Almond Cream Confections
Ingredients:
1/2 C. butter
1/4 C. sugar
2 T. cocoa powder
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 C. slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
1 3/4 C. vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 C. flaked coconut
Cream filling (see below)
2 (1 oz.) squares semisweet chocolate
Combine first 6 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over low heat,
stirring constantly, until butter melts and mixture begins to thicken.
Remove from heat; add almonds, vanilla wafer crumbs, and coconut, stirring well. Press firmly into an ungreased 9-inch square pan; cover and chill.
Spread Cream Filling over almond mixture; cover and chill.
Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Remove from pan, and place about 1/2 inch apart on a baking sheet.
Place chocolate in a zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag; seal. Submerge in hot water until chocolate melts. Snip a tiny hole in end of bag with scissors; drizzle over Cream Filling.
Makes 3 dozen.
Cream Filling:
1/3 C. butter, softened
3 to 4 T. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 C. sifted confectioners' sugar
Cream butter at high speed of electric mixer. Add milk and vanilla extract. Slowly add sugar; mix until smooth.
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