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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 cups |
| unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted): 1/2 cup |
| salted butter: 2/3 cup (softened) |
| multipurpose shortening: 2/3 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups |
| baking powder: 2 tsp |
| eggs: 2 |
| amaretto liqueur: 3 Tbl |
| vanilla extract: 2 tsp |
| m&m's semisweet chocolate mini baking bits: 1 cup |
| pecans (chopped): 3/4 cup |
Chocolate-Almond Sugar Cookies
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
30 min -
Cook Time
10 min -
Servings
72 serving(s)
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- In a bowl, combine the flour and cocoa powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter and shortening using an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add in sugar and baking powder; beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
- Beat in eggs, amaretto, and vanilla until combined.
- Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer; stir in any remaining flour mixture with a wooden spoon; stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Flatten each piece of dough with a bottom of a glass dipped in additional sugar.
- Bake at 375° oven for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.