Ingredients:
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup Hershey’s semi-sweet chocolate chips
sugar
slivered blanched almonds
Directions:
Beat butter and 1 cup sugar in large bowl until fluffy.
Add egg, almond and vanilla extracts; beat well.
Combine flour, cocoa,baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating to form smooth dough.
Stir in small chocolate chips.
If necessary, refrigerate dough about 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
Heat oven to 350 F.
Shape dough into l 1/8-inch balls; roll in sugar.
Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Place three slivered almonds on top of each ball; press slightly.
Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until set.
Cool slightly.
Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
Cool completely.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 25 min.