Almond Chocolate Chews With Video Recipes

CHERRY ALMOND CHEWS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar.
• Add the eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition.
• Beat in extract.
• Combine the flour baking soda and salt,gradually add to creamed mixture.
• Stir in coconut and nuts if desired.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
• Place a cherry half in the center of each cookie.
• Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.

ALMOND-COCONUT CHEWY CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt.
• In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter with brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; beat on medium speed just to combine. Reduce speed to low and slowly add flour mixture, beating until combined. Fold in chocolate and almonds. Shape dough into a 1-inch-thick disk, tightly wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place coconut in a shallow dish. Scoop 2 tablespoons (about 1 ounce) dough and form into a ball; roll in coconut to coat. Repeat with remaining dough. Place balls on parchment-lined baking sheets, 1 inch apart; press each lightly to flatten. Bake until cookies are cracked but still slightly soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.

CHERRY ALMOND CHEWS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts if desired. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Place a cherry half in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

ALMOND CHOCOLATE CHEWS WITH VIDEO

Steps:

• In a large double boiler or large bowl over gently simmering water, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips for about 10 minutes.
• Once melted, turn off heat. Add raisins, cranberries, pretzels and almonds.
• Gently stir making sure no water gets into the bowl.
• Drop teaspoonfuls onto wax paper lined cookie sheet.
• Refrigerate until set for about 30 minutes.