Holiday Chocolate Delights Recipe


Submitted by digigirl

Makes 48 servings


from Eatingwell.com

Ingredients
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
48 pieces chocolate covered almonds , (dark, milk or white chocolate - or substitute almond M&M's)
Directions
  1. Place chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl and melt in microwave on medium in 30 second bursts, stirring after each burst to ensure even melting, until completely melted (or use double boiler). Let cool slightly.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until creamy. Add chocolate; beat to combine. Stir in dry ingredients with a spoon until just combined. Refrigerate the dough until barely chilled, 15 minutes.

  3. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

  4. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into 1" balls and place on prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.

  5. Bake cookies, one batch at a time, until puffed and slightly dried on top, 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and gently press an almond into the center of each cookie. Let cool for 5 minutes on pan before transferring to rack to cool completely. Allow pan to cool slightly between batches.

  6. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Categories

Chocolate, Dessert

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 24.4g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
106
Calories from Fat
42
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
4.7g
7%
Saturated Fat
2.7g
14%
Cholesterol
14mg
5%
Sodium
42mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates
15.1g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0.9g
4%
Sugars
10.6g
Protein
1.4g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1% Iron 1%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
D
  Good points
  • Low in sodium
  •   Bad points
  • High in saturated fat
  • Very high in sugar
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