Sunday, June 28, 2009

Chocolate almond spice cookies

One day I felt like baking, but didn't want to run to the store to buy any ingredients. I found this recipe for chocolate spice cookies, and I had just enough chocolate in the house to make a half batch.

The great thing about this recipe is that it's made entirely in the food processor, which means less dishes to wash. The dough is flavored with ground almonds, cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate and allspice.

cookie dough This is a slice and bake cookie, so the rolls of dough need to chill for a while before they're ready to bake. I added a sliced almond to the top of each cookie to make them more attractive.

chocolate almond spice cookiesI really liked the cookies - the cocoa and chocolate contribute a rich, complex flavor, and the allspice makes these unique. I put half of the dough in the freezer for another day, so I'll be baking these the next time I need another chocolate fix.

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66 comments:

  1. Mrs. LCJune 28, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    The almond sliver on top adds the cutest touch.

    And I too love saving dough in the freezer - I used to make this huge batch of chocolate chip cookie dough in college and I would roll out little balls and freeze them. Then whenever friends were coming over for a late study night I could throw some in the oven and have fresh baked, homemade cookies at the snap of my fingers!

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  2. Wandering CoyoteJune 28, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    I love the flavours! These look really good, and I love how you get recipes from Google Books! BIG-TIME money-saver.

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  3. Deb in HawaiiJune 28, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    I love how easy they are to make in the food processor and such a great combo of flavors too.

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  4. SelbaJune 28, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Yummy... love the ingredients chocolate and almond.

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  5. SeanJune 28, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Love the teardrop shaped almond in the middle!

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  6. HeatherJune 28, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    wow! those look so easy and delicious!

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  7. SomaJune 28, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Sara you made them look so cute with the sliver of almond on the top:-)

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  8. UnknownJune 28, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I love when a recipe doesn't dirty a million dishes! Your cookies look terrific - the sliced almond on top is a great touch!

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  9. UnknownJune 28, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Spice cookies and chocolate, I've never had those two together but those look so good! :)

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  10. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    I love these cookies. I will have to try them:)

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  11. Lyndas recipe boxJune 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    These sound delicious, Sara- love the almond touch on top!
    You sound like me; I hate to run to the store for an ingredient, so I'll halve a recipeor sub something else!

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  12. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Delicious cookies and so pretty with the almond slivers on top!

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  13. Angie's RecipesJune 28, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Wonderful pix! I can't help but keep repeating: great pictures!
    Cookies made with chocolate and almonds would never fail me!


    Angie's Recipes

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  14. La Bella CooksJune 28, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    The flavors sounds yummy! I would love to give this one a try soon.

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  15. KerstinJune 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    They're so pretty with the almond slice on top and I love that you can whip them up with just a food processor!

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  16. JenniferJune 28, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Ohh Sarah I am making these tomorrow, they look rich and yummy!

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  17. LaDue & CrewJune 28, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Yumolicious! I just love your pics ;-)

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  18. Rosa's Yummy YumsJune 28, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    What gorgeous cookies! They look so pretty and must taste wonderful!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  19. ManggyJune 29, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    The cookies look so simple and elegant, and utterly delicious too :) I'm not sure how you resisted eating the chilled dough straightaway! :)

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  20. Donna-FFWJune 29, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    These look absolutely delicious. Id love to dip a few in my coffee right now.

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  21. Heather S-GJune 29, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    They're so pretty! I'm loving the spice & chocolate w/ almonds...I'm w/ Donna- I could use a couple with my coffee!

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  22. AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    Those almonds look like little exclamation points on the cookies. Great idea to freeze, them, too. That way you don't feel obliged to eat the whole (half) batch at once, but it also doesn't go to waste (or waist!).

    Best,
    Casey
    www.tastestopping.wordpress.com

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  23. PearlJune 29, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    my mother adores one-pot/appliance cookies! less clean up ;)

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  24. stephchowsJune 29, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    oh wicked yum!!! and love your addition of the sliced almond... without it these would look pretty sad :)

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  25. AlexJune 29, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    I KNEW there was a reason I always kept chocolate in the house - these cookies are it!

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  26. JennaJune 29, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    These look and sound amazing. I love that you added a thin slice of almond to the top. They look beautiful.

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  27. ♥Rosie♥June 29, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    I'm sold on these little beauties - wow what a great combo of flavours. The best is they appear easy to knock up a batch too :0)

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  28. OlgaJune 29, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Cute idea on adding a slice of almond!

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  29. DebbieJune 29, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Great idea.....I like that you can mix it all up in the food processor. These must have great flavor too!

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  30. ReeniJune 29, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    These sound scrumptious with the double dose of chocolate and spice! And how easy to use a food processor!

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  31. The Food HunterJune 29, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    I love chocolate and almond. These look really good. I'm not sure I can wait the 4 hours to get them cold though :-)

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  32. City Chocolate FountainsJune 29, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Wow they look so good. Thank you for a new and yummy idea. I am always looking for new dipping items!

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  33. DianaJune 29, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I love when I have all the ingredients on hand and don't need to go to the store. Yesterday was an amazing day because I didn't have to buy any food! Sometimes I just get so sick of the market!

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  34. Monica HJune 29, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    They're so simple and pretty. I want one now!

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  35. AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    they look beautiful & elegant!

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  36. The Duo DishesJune 29, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    The slice and bake method comes in handy when you need to do a fast dessert. Love the spice from allspice.

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  37. Amanda @ Mrs.W's KitchenJune 29, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    What a perfectly pretty cookie. I love that there's chocolate and spice... that's a winner in my book! Slice & bake cookies are so handy, too, to have around in the freezer--this is definitely going in my to-do file for Christmastime! They sound like they'd be great with a cup of hot cocoa!

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  38. SaraJune 29, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    I'm all for a recipe that doesn't dirty many dishes!

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  39. teresaJune 29, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    These look so yummy! They are so cute too!

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  40. LeslieJune 29, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Thats always a plus when you dont have to run to the store to get stuff.
    yummy cookies

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  41. Chef FrescoJune 29, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Wow these look tasty. Superior photo too. What do you shoot with?

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  42. DewiJune 29, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Hmmm Sara, this cookie look so delicious!

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  43. ClaudiaJune 29, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Considering I will pay $2.79 for a chocolate-almond candy bar at my grocers - you know these sing to me. Will definitely do these. Love the almonds on top - so pretty!

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  44. JanJune 29, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Great ad-lib, Sara! I have to do this a lot as my nearest grocery store is 16 miles away.

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  45. StaceyJune 30, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    Wow, those look delicious! I could probably eat six or seven! :)

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  46. Live.Love.EatJune 30, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    these are adorable!!!!!

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  47. foodcreateJune 30, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Amazing ! These Chocolate Almond Cookies are so Tasty ! Perfect for Summers Pinic!

    thanks for sharing your recipe:)


    Have a Sunny Tuesday~

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  48. YasmeenJune 30, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Scrumptious cookies with all my favorite ingredients :)

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  49. KatrinaJune 30, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    These look great and tasty!

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  50. Ingrid_3BsJune 30, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Despite the fact those are chocolate cookies the flavors sound really interesting.

    Good call on the almond sliver.
    ~ingrid

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  51. Gera@SweetsFoodsBlogJuly 1, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    You can never go wrong with chocolate and almond!

    They look totally fantastic :D

    Cheers!

    Gera

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  52. The Food AddictsJuly 1, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    great looking cookies! i just wanted to make sure you received your goody bag!

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  53. Saraswathi IyerJuly 2, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    Hi I am visiting ur blog for first time its very good nice cookies and good photos.

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  54. marisJuly 3, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    I think it's so satisfying when you can bake anything without having to go to the store. It's good to ALWAYS have things like cocoa powder on hand, as I have often learned the hard way! :)

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  55. MartaJuly 4, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Nice and simple recipe, perfect for spontaneous baking!
    I hope you're enjoying a lovely 4th of July!

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  56. JudyJuly 4, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    They look delicious! Chocolate and spices go well together.

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  57. NKPJuly 4, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    So lovely and delicate, perfect for tea.

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  58. AnonymousJuly 4, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    I second that, perfect for tea, they look lush, yet simple. Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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  59. Lorna YeeJuly 5, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Ooh those look divine!

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  60. test it commJuly 5, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Those cookies look good!

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  61. TalitaJuly 6, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Yummy, yummy! These cookies looks really delicious! I love almond!

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  62. Chef EJuly 6, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    I actually took the time to make some cherry oatmeal cookies, rolled them in wax paper and cut them into perfect forms like yours...these sound divine!

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  63. ♥Rosie♥July 9, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    What gorgeous cookies and the flavours are great combos. The almond is a great finishing touch on the top :0)

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  64. CeliaJuly 11, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Yum!!! They look delicious! Love the photos and the recipe.

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  65. nora@ffrJuly 15, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    choclate and almond is a perfect combo.. love the gorgeous pics :)
    cheers!!

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  66. Christine MedifastDecember 15, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    All I can say is... Mmmmm

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