Decadent Chocolate Almond Bonbons

Indulge in the heavenly combination of rich chocolate and sweet almond paste with these decadent bonbons. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or impressing guests at any gathering.

Ingredients

4	ounces sweet baking chocolate
2	tablespoons milk
1⁄4	cup sugar
3⁄4	cup margarine or butter, softened
2	teaspoons vanilla
2	cups all-purpose flour
1⁄4	teaspoon salt
1	package (3 ½ ounce) almond paste

Instructions

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the sweet baking chocolate in milk, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1/4 cup of sugar and softened margarine until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla.
  5. Add the all-purpose flour and salt, and mix until well combined.
  6. Using rounded teaspoonfuls of dough, shape into balls.
  7. Place the shaped dough balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  8. Create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
  9. Fill each indentation with a scant 1/4 teaspoon of almond paste, then press the dough around the filling to cover it.
  10. Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes or until set.
  11. Remove the cookies from the sheets and roll them in sugar.
  12. Allow the bonbons to cool completely before serving.
  13. Yield: 4 dozen delectable bonbons.

Jul 19, 2024