Chocolate Almond Slices
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!
Before you start, be sure to have Odense Almond Paste on hand
Odense Almond Paste & Marzipan available in major grocery stores and online.
Time
20 minutes to assemble
15-18 minutes to bake
Total time: 40 minutes
15-18 minutes to bake
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield
Approximately: 42-49 slices
Ingredients
- 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 stick (4 oz) butter, room temperature
- 2 eggs, room temperature, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon almond liqueur
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: Sugar sprinkles or chocolate jimmies
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
https://odense.com/odense-recipes/chocolate-almond-slices-recipe