Description
Chocolate Dipped Almond Fingers are delicate, buttery shortbread-style cookies made with almond flour and dipped in smooth, glossy chocolate. Inspired by classic Italian cookies, these elegant almond biscuits are crisp, tender, and perfect for coffee, tea, or holiday dessert trays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 g) almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 oz (170 g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, for dipping
- Optional: 2 tablespoons (20 g) finely chopped almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll dough into 3-inch logs, about ½-inch thick. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are pale golden. Cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Avoid overheating for a glossy finish.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip one end of each cooled cookie into melted chocolate. Let excess drip off and place on parchment paper. Optionally, sprinkle chopped almonds or flaky sea salt on the dipped ends. Let chocolate set completely before serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Dough can be chilled for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Freeze baked cookies (before dipping) for up to 2 months; thaw before dipping in chocolate.
- Variations: Try white chocolate with pistachios, espresso almond flavor, or orange zest with dark chocolate.
- Serving: Perfect with coffee, tea, or as a gift in elegant cookie boxes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Italian Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chocolate Dipped Almond Fingers, Almond Cookies, Italian Cookies, Shortbread Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Chocolate Almond Biscuits, Elegant Desserts