Chocolate Almond Cut Out Cookies

Chocolate Almond Cut Out Cookies

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  2. 1/3 cup dark cocoa powder
  3. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  4. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  5. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  6. 2/3 cup sugar
  7. 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  8. 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup) softened
  9. 1 large egg yolk
  10. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  11. Optional: 1 tablespoon almond liqueur
  12. 12 oz white chocolate (or any color) melting wafers
Print Recipe
Odense Almond Paste is a natural with chocolate. This is a great cookie for any occasion; just use the right cookie cutter, according to the holiday!

Time

Time to assemble and decorate: 30 minutes Time to chill: 30 minutes Time to bake: 8-10 minutes

Yield

40-2 3/4 X 2 inch cookies

Directions

  1. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  2. Add Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater), sugar and chocolate chips to a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until the texture of sand. Add mixture to mixing bowl.
  3. Add butter to almond paste mixture and beat until well combined (about 3 minutes). Add egg yolk, vanilla and almond liqueur (if desired) and beat until light and fluffy. Add sifted ingredients and mix until combined.
  4. Divide dough in half and flatten into disks. Cover each disk with plastic and chill in refrigerator until dough is just firm, about 30 minutes.
  5. About 10 minutes before rolling out cookies, preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about a 3/16 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes and space 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough until all used.
  7. Place baking sheets on wire rack and cool cookies until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack. A thin off-set spatula is best for this step.
  8. Melt chocolate in a double boiler and dip or decorate cookies according to your heart's desire. Pun intended.

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