These were quite tasty and went over well in my Christmas cookie baskets. Since we don't like nuts in cookies, I used miniature chocolate chips. I also substituted 1 Tablespoon Kahlua for the almond extract. Instead of using the frosting listed here, I used the Satiny Chocolate Glaze (posted by Ginger and also available on the site) to drizzle over the tops of the cookies. They tasted like little brownie bites and looked like truffles, prompting my husband to re-name them Austrian Truffle Cookies. They are not as sweet as some of the other cookies I made - sugar cookies, butter cookies, spritz, etc. - and provided a nice counterpoint to all that sugar. The recipe is so quick and easy to make that, after the first batch I made (and taste tested), I immediately whipped up another so I would have plenty to include with my other Christmas cookies. (The next batch is just for us!) One tip, though: just like brownies, don't overbake or they will be too dry.

great recipe..the chocolate glaze adds a delicious touch..just put waxed paper or paper towel under the cookies after you dip them so they wont drip everywhere!

Ohmigosh! I was recently at a dessert party, and had something similar to these, and came looking on Allrecipes for a recipe for the cookie. Bingo! I found it. These are sooooooo good! I made the first batch as written, then made a second batch in the same bowl--didn't rinse it or anything--and made a second batch, only using mint extract in place of the almond, and vanilla in the glaze. This was because I had a real "mint tooth" going on. (Although I'm not sure if they are still Austrian ;) ) I also replaced the nuts with mini chocolate chips in the second batch. They are sooooo good, too! The glaze seems to stay prettiest if it stays warm. Mine got a bit grainy. Thanks for a keeper!

I've made these 2 years in a row and they're a big hit. For the icing I simply melt chocolate in a baggie and pipe it over the cookies in a decorative design. This year I put a candied cherry in the center of a ball of dough before baking ... AN EVEN BIGGER HIT!!!! Wonderful cookie.

I have made these cookies a part of my annual lineup of Xmas cookies for a few years now. Absolutely fabulous!!!

If you don't want a sweet cookie, these are for you. They have very good flavor and taste even better with the glaze! I used a mixture of chopped pecans and almonds in mine.

These are great! Definitely a grown-up cookie, though, as they are not too sweet and some kids might not like the almond flavoring. I love it though. I use ground or very finely chopped almonds in my recipe.

These were really tasty! They weren't too sweet and they looked so nice after they were frosted. I had run out of milk so I subbed French Vanilla Creamer for the milk in the glaze, and only put in 1-2T to make it more of a frosting, and they came out very nice.

I didn't really like these, but everyone I made them for raved about them. Easy to make, followed the recipe exactly.

They looked beautiful and I quite liked them, but my friend, who normally loves everything chocolaty, ate only one declaring that they tasted like these brown bars that taste a bit like chocolate and are supposed to be good for you. Actually he might be right but I still quite liked these. I reduced the amount of almond extract, added a bit of coffee liqueur to the glaze and glazed the cookies on the bottom side, as the tops looked so nice!

I just made these for Christmas and i just might have to make more to make up for the ones i eat! Recipe is easy. I love chocolate so i reduced the almond extract to 1/4 tsp and subbed choc chips for the nuts. A definite keeper. Will make again!(probably today)

Pretty and delicious. The chocolate and almond extract are delicious together. They smelled wonderful when they were baking. Thanks for a great recipe, Cindy.

I was excited to try this recipe (a fix for my chocolate craving!) after reading the reviews, but this recipes disappointed me. The texture was odd and I just didn't particularly care for the flavor. I ate a couple and tossed the rest...not worth the calories at all : ) Those who like a less sweet, darker chocolate taste may enjoy them, but I certainly won't be making them again!

This was a great recipe! Took the cookies to a class function and there wasn't one left over. Big Hit!!!!

I am so thankful I found this recipe when I was crazing chocolate. The only thing I would change is next time I won't make them when my kids have friends over. :) This recipe is perfect. A million thank yous Cindy.

Listed recipe quantity is much less than the actual yield, but they were so good that I didn't mind at all.

I made this cookie for a party at my husbands work and everyone loved this cookie. I will make this a holiday tradition. i used brandy extract instead of brandy.