Hoot Owls

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Cream butter with brown sugar.
3. 3
   Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
4. 4
   Gradually blend in dry ingredients.
5. 5
   Combine melted, cooled chocolate with baking soda.
6. 6
   Remove 2/3 dough mixture to floured surface.
7. 7
   Blend chocolate mixture into remaining 1/3 dough mixture.
8. 8
   Chill for easier handling.
9. 9
   Roll out half of light dough to 10 x 4 1/2-inch strip.
10. 10
    Shape half of chocolate dough into 10 x 2-inch strip; place on strip of light dough.
11. 11
    Mold light dough around dark; wrap in foil.
12. 12
    Repeat with remaining dough.
13. 13
    Chill 2 hours.
14. 14
    Cut into slices 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick; place 2 slices together on greased baking sheet to resemble an owl.
15. 15
    Pinch top corner of each slice to form ears.
16. 16
    Place a chocolate chip in center of each slice for eyes.
17. 17
    Press a whole cashew nut between slices for a beak.
18. 18
    Bake at 350° for 8 to 12 minutes.
19. 19
    Remove from baking sheet immediately.