ALMOND FINGERS 
2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
1/3 c. almond paste
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Combine flour, salt and cinnamon. Beat together butter and sugar until fluffy; beat in egg yolks. Stir in almond paste and vanilla. Add flour mixture; mix well. Cover; chill 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Roll scant tablespoon of dough into 2-1/2" fingers. Place on greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Dip one end of cookies in chocolate glaze; place on wax paper. Chill 10 to 15 minutes. Roll other end of cookies in confectioners' sugar.

Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE:

1 (6 oz.) pkg. (1 c.) Nestle's Toll House semi sweet chocolate morsels

Melt morsels in a double boiler or in a bowl placed over hot (not boiling) water; cool.

 

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