Chocolate Sparkle Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over, but not touching, simmering water.
2. 2
   Remove from the heat.
3. 3
   Cut the butter into a few pieces and mix into the chocolate until melted.
4. 4
   Beat the eggs with an electric mixer, gradually adding the sugar until ribbons form (about 4 minutes on medium-high).
5. 5
   Fold in the chocolate-butter mixture.
6. 6
   Gently add the ground almonds.
7. 7
   Cover and refrigerate overnight.
8. 8
   Heat the oven to 325 degrees.
9. 9
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
10. 10
    Use a cookie scoop to form the dough into 1-inch balls.
11. 11
    Roll the balls in granulated sugar, place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart and immediately place in the oven.
12. 12
    Bake until the center of the cookies is no longer wet, 9 to 12 minutes.
13. 13
    When slightly cool, lightly dust the cookies with powdered sugar.