Chocolate Almond Slices

Ingredients

  1. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  2. 3/4 cup sugar
  3. 1 stick (4 oz) butter, room temperature
  4. 2 eggs, room temperature, divided
  5. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. Optional: 1 tablespoon almond liqueur
  7. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  8. 1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa
  9. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  10. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  11. Optional: Sugar sprinkles or chocolate jimmies
Our testers thought this cookie was a delicious cross between a biscotti and a brownie. Either way it’s the perfect balance of chocolate and almond. Great picnic packers or hostess gift!

Time

20 minutes to assemble
15-18 minutes to bake
Total time: 40 minutes

Yield

Approximately: 42-49 slices

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater), sugar and butter until well combined. Add 1 egg, vanilla and almond liqueur. Beat until fluffy.
  3. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and cinnamon into almond mixture. Mix until dough comes together. Divide dough into 6 equal portions and roll into 3/4 inch thick logs, about 7 inches long.
  4. Transfer logs to cookie sheet and slightly flatten. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush logs with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar of choice.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Place cookie sheet on wire rack to cool cookies. Cut cookies into 1 inch wide diagonal slices while slightly warm. Keep in an airtight container for 3-5 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

PRODUCT OF DENMARK
121817