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Thumbprint: Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Source of Recipe

courtesy Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Desserts, Miramax Books, 2003


List of Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) container dark chocolate frosting
1/2 stick butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 cup very finely ground almonds
48 chocolate kisses, unwrapped




Recipe

Beat chocolate frosting and butter in large bowl until well blended. Mix in graham cracker crumbs and almond extract. Place almonds in a pie pan or other shallow bowl. Shape chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in very finely ground almonds to coat. Place balls on cookie sheet. Using a finger, make deep indentation in center of each ball. Fill indentations with chocolate kisses. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until cold.

YIELD: 48 Cookies