Chocolate Almond Pillow Cookies

By: Emily Brees from oatandsesame.com

By: Emily Brees from oatandsesame.com

"Chocolate Almond Pillow Cookies have a secret to reveal. Inside these puffy little gems is a pocket of chocolate almond delight. These Chocolate Almond Pillow Cookies have a buttery soft outer shell with a filling that tastes like chocolate almond amaretto. Tucked into each ball of cookie dough is a smaller ball of filling. The cookie dough folds around the filling and gets rolled into a smooth ball. Then it gets dressed with some sliced almonds!"

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Why You'll Love This Cookie Recipe

1. Surprise filling: One of the best reasons to make Chocolate Almond Pillow Cookies is the delicious surprise waiting inside each cookie. The combination of chocolate and almond flavors creates a decadent filling that will delight your taste buds with every bite.

2. Unique presentation: These cookies have a unique appearance that will impress anyone you serve them to. The way the cookie dough folds around the filling and gets rolled into a smooth ball makes them look like little pillows, and the sliced almonds on top add a nice finishing touch.

3. Buttery soft texture: The outer shell of these cookies is buttery soft and perfectly complements the rich filling inside. Each bite melts in your mouth, making these cookies a true delight to eat.

4. Perfect for sharing: With their individual portion sizes and fun presentation, Chocolate Almond Pillow Cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family. They make a great treat for a party, potluck, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a delicious dessert.

5. Easy to make: Despite their fancy appearance, these cookies are surprisingly easy to make. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even beginner bakers can successfully create these delectable treats. So go ahead and give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!

Makes3 Cookies

Preparation Time10 min

Chilling Time1 hr

Cooking Time12 min

Cooking Vessel Sizecookie sheet

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Rodelle Dutch Cocoa Powder
1 tablespoon milk of choice
7 ounces almond paste, broken into small pieces
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg yolk
FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH:
1 cup butter (softened slightly)
1 cup shortening
3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed

Chocolate Almond Filling In the bowl of a stand mixer, blend all filling ingredients until incorporated. Place in fridge until ready to use.
Cookie Dough
In the mixing bowl, add in the butter and shortening. Using a paddle attachment on medium speed, mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add granulated sugar and the brown sugar. Mix on medium until light and fluffy.
Add in the almond extract and one egg at a time. Once both eggs are incorporated, scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low until the flour starts to combine with the wet mixture. Scraping down the sides as you go. Turn speed to medium to thoroughly combine. Chill for 1 hour before using.