Triple Chocolate Almond Explosion Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl; whisk to combine. Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Beat in the egg and both extracts. Reduce the mixer speed to medium low; beat in the flour mixture until combined. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to roll out but not hard, 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350˚. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Working with 1 piece of dough at a time, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out shapes using a 5-inch mummy cookie cutter (or cut the dough into rectangles or circles). Reserve the dough scraps. Arrange the cutouts about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
• Gather the dough scraps and roll out on a lightly floured surface until very thin. Cut into 1/8-inch-wide strips. Arrange the dough strips on the cutouts to look like bandages, trimming as needed. Refrigerate the cutouts until firm, about 15 minutes.
• Bake the cookies until firm around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheets. Dust with confectioners' sugar and dot with black decorating icing for eyes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Stir together the first first 8 dry ingredients, RESERVING 2 Tbsp of the almond slivers (be sure to sift the cocoa and baking powder/soda!).
• In a separate bowl, combine the maple syrup, extracts and oil.
• Add the wet mixture to the dry, and stir just until well combined (don't overmix!)
• Spoon the batter onto a nonstick or parchment-lined sheet. For each mound, take a few chocolate chips and a few of the remaining almond slivers and press into the top of each cookie, flattening slightly.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or just until gloden around the edges (any longer may let them dry out). Let cool for 1 minute on the sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the butter with 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth and melted. Set aside to cool.
• Place the eggs, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla and instant coffee in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat with the paddle attachment on medium speed until pale and thickened, about 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the flour and cocoa in a medium bowl and set aside.
• Stop the mixer and add the warm melted chocolate and butter. Mix on medium speed until smooth and combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, mix in the almonds and another 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips until combined.
• Dip your hands in cold water to make the dough easier to handle. Divide and shape the dough into two logs; then flatten each to 12 inches long, 2 inches wide and 1 inch tall. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until the logs are firm to the touch and sound hollow when tapped, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven but keep the oven on. Let the logs cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes, then remove to a cutting board and slice crosswise with a serrated knife 3/4 inch thick. You should have about 24 biscotti.
• Return the biscotti to the parchment-lined baking sheet, standing each up (with its longest skinny side down). Bake until the centers feel firm, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet, then lay the biscotti on their sides.
• Microwave the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15- to 20-second increments, stirring until smooth and melted. Transfer to a pastry bag (or heavy-duty sandwich bag and snip off a tiny tip); drizzle the chocolate over the cooled biscotti. Enjoy immediately or let set before serving or storing. You can store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Steps:

• Cream butter and powdered sugar.
• Add almond paste, egg and extract. Beat at medium speed until smooth.
• Add baking soda, cream of tartar, salt & flour. Mix until well blended.
• Shape into walnut sized balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet (line with parchment if you wish).
• Place 1 whole almond firmly onto top of each ball but do not flatten too far.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 9-10 minutes. (Do not allow to brown.).
• Cool on sheet for 1 minute, then move to wire racks to finish cooling.