Dipped Vanillas Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 1/2 teaspoon shortening

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, beat the butter, almonds, sugar and vanilla until blended. Gradually add flour and cornstarch; mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; shape into crescents and place on greased baking sheets.

Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks.

Melt chocolate and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each crescent into chocolate; decorate as desired. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.