Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup sliced almonds2/3 cup ground almonds
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in sliced almonds.
Shape dough into a 14-in. log; roll in ground almonds. Wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.
