Dipped Vanillas

Name: Dipped Vanillas
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup ground almonds; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon shortening; Assorted sprinkles, optional

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon shortening
Assorted sprinkles, optional

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°. Beat first four ingredients until blended. Whisk together flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into butter mixture.
2

Shape dough into 1-in. balls; shape into crescents. Place on greased
3

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4

Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire racks; cool completely.
5

In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cookies partway in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined
6

. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.