Dipped Vanillas Recipe

Dipped Vanillas Recipe

  • 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 1/2 teaspoon shortening
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, almonds, sugar and vanilla; add flour and cornstarch. Roll into 1-in. balls; shape into crescents and place on greased baking sheets.
  2. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks.
  3. Melt chocolate and shortening in a microwave or double boiler; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each crescent into chocolate; cool on waxed paper. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm the chocolate.
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