Austrian Chocolate Balls

Name: Austrian Chocolate Balls
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons almond extract; 1 Tbsp butter; 237 milliliters confectioners sugar; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; 315 milliliters all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsps milk; 28 grams unsweetened chocolate; 0 teaspoons vanilla extract; 118 milliliters finely chopped walnuts; 237 milliliters white sugar

Austrian Chocolate Balls might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 73 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat. This recipe serves 36. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have chocolate, egg yolk, milk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 2 squares of chocolate with 1/3 cup of butter. Stir frequently until melted; remove from heat, and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Chocolate

Butter

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Sauce Pan

Oven

In a medium bowl, mix sugar, egg, egg yolk, and almond extract until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate.

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Almond Extract

Chocolate

Egg Yolk

Sugar

Egg

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Bowl

Combine flour and walnuts, and stir into the batter until just combined. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls, and place them 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 30 minutes before forming balls.

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Walnuts

Dough

All Purpose Flour

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Baking Sheet

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until firm to the touch.

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Oven

Transfer to wire racks immediately, and set aside to cool.

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 square of chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter together, stirring frequently until smooth.

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Chocolate

Butter

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Sauce Pan

Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Beat in the milk one tablespoon at a time until the glaze is of the desired consistency. Dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze, and allow to dry completely before storing in an airtight container.

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Powdered Sugar