chocolate butter cookies
Chocolate Butter Cookies 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Prehea...
Ingredients
- 1/2cupgranulated sugar
- 3/4cupbutter, softened
- 1egg yolk
- 1teaspoonalmond extract
- 11/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4cupunsweetened cocoa powder
Directions
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Chocolate Butter Cookies 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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In a large bowl combine all ingredients except flour and cocoa
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Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 to 3 minutes)
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Gradually add flour and cocoa until well mixed (about 2 to 3 minutes)
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Shape rounded teaspoonsful as desired (1-inch balls, 2- to 3-inch logs, balls flattened, balls with indentations, etc.) or use a cookie pres
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Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets
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Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until set
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Decorate with melted chocolate chips, melted almond bark, nuts, colored sugars, candied fruit, candies, maraschino cherries, etc