Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 3/4 c butter
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ts almond extract
Heat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl combine all ingredients except flour and cocoa. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 min.). Gradually add flour and cocoa until well mixed (2-3 min.). Shape rounded teaspoonfuls as desired (1" balls, 2"-3" logs, blls flattened, balls with indentations, etc.) or use cookie press. Place 1" apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool. Decorate with melted chocolate chips, melted almond bark, nuts, colored sugars, candied fruit, candies, maraschino cherries, etc. ----