Hidden Hugs Cookies

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These tasty treats made out of rich chocolate and almonds will have you wishing you made more!

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

68 calories per serving view nutrition facts

48 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	package	chocolate hugs	or hugs with almonds chocolates (8 oz)
1	cup	butter	or margarine, softened (2 sticks)
1/2	cup	powdered sugar
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
2 1/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
1/4	teaspoon	salt
3/4	cups	almonds	toasted, finely ground
1	x	powdered sugar

Directions

Heat oven to 400 F. Remove wrappers from chocolate pieces. In large mixer bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar amd vanilla until well blended. Stir together flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Add nuts; blend well. Mold scant tablespoon dough around each chocolate piece, covering completely. Shape into balls.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool slightly; roll in powdered sugar. Cool completely. Before serving, roll again in powdered sugar, if desired.

NOTE: To toast almonds, heat oven to 350 F. Spread almonds in thin layer in shallow baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown; cool.

Reviews

My friend made these last Christmas and were the hit of our cookie exchange. She just told me where to get the recipe - I can hardly wait to make a batch of my own.
over 9 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 13g

Amount per Serving

Calories 68 62% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	13%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 40mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 6.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.0g	2%

Vitamin A	2%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	1%		Iron	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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