Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies No-bake

from: Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Desserts, Mirimax Books, 2003

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 30 minutes
Makes 4 dozen

1 16 oz. container dark chocolate frosting
1/2 stick butter, softened
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 tsp. pure almond extract
48 chocolate kiss candies

PULSE almonds in a food processor until very finely ground. Pour ground almonds into a pie pan or other shallow bowl and set aside.

BEAT chocolate frosting and butter in large bowl with a hand mixer until well blended. Stir in graham cracker crumbs and almond extract.

SHAPE chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in almonds to coat. Place balls on cookie sheet.

USING your finger, make a deep indentation in the center of each ball. Fill the indentations with chocolate kiss candies.

REFRIGERATE for 30 minutes or until cold.

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