Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2001

This is the secound year that I have used this recipe. I love them. I cut the salt a little this year, I didn't notice too much salt but my husband said something last year. I think I ate these the most out of all the cookies I make. I just love them.

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michelle

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2003

Growing up we called these 'snowball' cookies, and this is a very good recipe. I like crushed pecans, instead of almonds - but any nut would do. The salt is excessive, unless you're using unsalted butter. I cut it for my second batch to 1/2 teaspoon.

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SEA1964

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Lima, Ohio, USA

Living In: Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2000

This recipe produces an excellent version of this type of cookie. I reduced the salt to about 1/4 tsp and rolled them in 10X sugar three times each. I found that about 12 minutes produced the right amount of doneness.

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nlkotter

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2004

I thought these turned out pretty good. I made them for a wedding reception and they were very elegant. I used unsalted butter and reduced the amount of salt to 1/4 t. I also added 1 t. of almond extract for a bit more flavor. With a small food scale, I weighed my dough to about a half ounce per cookie and the recipe made more than 80 cookies. I made the crescent shapes, and they didn't "roll in the extra confectioners sugar" too easily, so I put them on wax paper and sifted the powdered sugar over them. Also, to finely chop the almonds, I used a Black and Decker Handy Chopper. It chops about a 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time. Just have to run it for at least a minute to get the almonds as small as it will chop. Final Note: Not your average cookie, so don't expect the kiddos to go wild over them!

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ldsjackson

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Tyler, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2003

These went over like gang busters! They are very delicate and are awesome in tea. They melt in your mouth!! I used walnuts instead of almonds or pecans, as those are the favorite in my house. Worked GREAT!

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MELYSSAMOROS

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2003

I remember having these as a child. I was so happy to find a good recipe. They are very tasty, just as I remember them, and my son loved helping me roll them in the powdered sugar. I will definitely put this in my recipe file so my children can enjoy them often. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

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SILVERRAIN

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2003

these cookies were delicious! the best recipe i've found for this type so far... if you make a small change.. i agree with the other reviewers about the salt. i added only 1/4tsp to the dough and they were perfect. i especially like that this recipe calls for pwd sugar instead of white sugar in the dough. i think that it made the cookie extra melt-in-your-mouth. i also used ground pecans instead of almonds, that's the way i like best. a hint for rolling them in the sugar after they bake... roll once when the cookie is still hot and again when it is completely cool. YUM!

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ADRIELHARRIS

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Living In: Champaign, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2004

This is excellent! I made mine small so they are tender little bites of great!

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WYLDWOODS

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2002

Wonderful recipe! Easier to make than I thought. Used parchment paper to bake the dough on, and a pastry brush to brush chocolate on the top layer. If chocolate cracks when cutting, just fill it in with melted chocolate.

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DMICKINKLE

Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2003

I love this recipe, however, I added more vanilla than what was called for because vanilla gives it such a good flavor. I also used pecans instead of almonds. I've made other versions of this particular cookie but I like this recipe the best and will make it every year at Christmas time.

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