Almond Roca Cookies!

I love Almond flavoring! Messing around in the Kitchen tonight I developed these.

Dry Roast about 1 1/4 c. Slivered Almonds (the thinest ones), just light golden color

Mix 3/4 c of the almonds in small processor with 1 stick butter, 1 Tb Almond Paste

Mix to fine consistency then place in bowl.

Cream mixture with 3/4 c. gran. sugar, 1/2 tea. vanilla, 1 tea. almond extract. Add one egg and mix till blended. Combine 1c flour, 1/2 tea. each of baking soda and salt.

Bake at 350 for 9-10 minutes. Let cool and begin the topping. Take the left over almonds and process with a teaspoon or 2 of sugar till chopped but not too fine. Place in shallow plate. I like a nice dark 60% or more chocolate. Melt 2-3 oz with 1 Tb butter and about 2 Tb cream (or to lose a couple calories use evap. fat free milk!), add 3/4c powdered sugar. Use back of spoon or knife to spread the chocolate on the cookie and then press the cookie into the nut mixture. let rest for the topping to firm up again.

Makes about 2 1/2 dozen. Yummy!!!