Chocolate-Almond Bites

Introduction:
This shortbread variation is delicious with coffee.

Makes 48 to 60 bites.
Preparation time: 20 minutes.
Cooking time: between 20 and 25 minutes.

Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2:
Onto a sheet of wax paper, sift the flour with the cocoa. In a large bowl, with an
electric mixer on high, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until pale and creamy.
Beat in the flour mixture, then the almonds.

Step 3:
Shape heaped teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and arrange on baking sheet. Bake for
20 to 25 minutes or until firm. Cool briefly on the sheet before removing to a rack.

Step 4:
While still slightly warm, dredge the biscuits with confectioners sugar. Store in an
airtight container. They will keep for 5 days.