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Austrian Chocolate Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Cindy Becker PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"Delicate dark chocolate balls topped with a rich dark chocolate glaze."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	45 Min
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk

What to Drink?
	Port
	Coffee

DIRECTIONS

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 2 squares of chocolate with 1/3 cup of butter. Stir frequently until melted; remove from heat, and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix sugar, egg, egg yolk, and almond extract until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate. Combine flour and walnuts, and stir into the batter until just combined. Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls, and place them 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 30 minutes before forming balls.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Transfer to wire racks immediately, and set aside to cool.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 square of chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter together, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Beat in the milk one tablespoon at a time until the glaze is of the desired consistency. Dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze, and allow to dry completely before storing in an airtight container.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on may 22, 2003 by BRUTALYOUTH

This recipe is awesome! I tried to make these early last week, but I misread the recipe and... MORE

Reviewed on may 22, 2003 by MPICIULO

I wanted to find a new cookie that would be a hit and this is it! I doubled the original... MORE

Reviewed on may 22, 2003 by DOUBLECLIKCHIK

I just want to say that this is one of the best cookies I have ever had! Everything is... MORE

Reviewed on may 22, 2003 by SHAUNA L

These were so good I made the recipe twice in three days! Each time I shared a few with... MORE

Reviewed on may 22, 2003 by SISSI808

It was either these or brownies, and I'm glad I chose these! The chocolate flavor was just... MORE

Reviewed on oct. 24, 2007 by jaym

great recipe..the chocolate glaze adds a delicious touch..just put waxed paper or paper towel... MORE

Reviewed on jun. 18, 2007 by CookinGal

Ohmigosh! I was recently at a dessert party, and had something similar to these, and came... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 24, 2006 by Kathy

I've made these 2 years in a row and they're a big hit. For the icing I simply melt chocolate... MORE

Reviewed on may 14, 2005 by SMRUBINO

I was excited to try this recipe (a fix for my chocolate craving!) after reading the reviews,... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 26, 2003 by KCLDWLL

With all the rave reviews, I'm sorry to be in the minority. I found the cookie very easy to... MORE

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