Chocolate Almond Cookies (GF)

By kelseyll

makes about 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c. (16 oz.) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or bittersweet)
• 6 T. butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 c. sugar, plus more for rolling
• 1 1/2 c. almond flour/meal (or finely ground almonds)

Details

Adapted from frugallivingnw.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until smooth and shiny, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir butter into the chocolate until melted.

2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs and add the sugar. Continue beating until egg mixture is light. Gently add the chocolate-butter mixture; stir until combined. Add ground almonds, combining well. Cover and refrigerate several hours, until the dough is firm.

3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in a bowl of granulated sugar. Place on lined baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes (cookies should be slightly crackly and set in the middle).