Chocolate Dipped Almond Horns

Name: Chocolate Dipped Almond Horns
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons pure almond extract; 237 milliliters sliced almonds; 113 grams bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 1 large egg white; 2 Tbsps granulated sugar; 113 grams finely ground almonds; 283 grams marzipan, broken into 1-inch pieces

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Chocolate Dipped Almond Horns a try. This gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly recipe serves 12. One serving contains 300 calories, 8g of protein, and 20g of fat. Head to the store and pick up almond extract, egg white, marzipan, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours.

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

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In bowl of standing mixer fitted with paddle attachment, mix marzipan, almonds, and sugar on low speed until combined (mixture may appear dry).

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Marzipan

Almonds

Sugar

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Mix in egg white and almond extract until combined.

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Almond Extract

Egg Whites

Place sliced almonds in shallow dish and lightly crush with hands. Divide dough into 12 equal portions (about 1 rounded tablespoon each). Working one at time, roll each ball into almonds as you shape it into 4 1/2-inch ropes with blunt ends. Shape rope into U shape and place on prepared baking sheet. Continue with remaining balls of dough, evenly spacing apart from each other.

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Almonds

Dough

Roll

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Bake cookies until just beginning to turn golden, about 15 minutes.

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Let cool on pan 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.

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In microwave or in medium bowl over pan of barely simmering water, melt half of chocolate, stirring gently, then add remaining chocolate and stir to melt. Dip ends of almond horns in chocolate and place back on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Chill cookies in fridge until set.

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Chocolate