Austrian chocolate balls

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2ouncesUnsweetened chocolate; (2 squares)
cupButter
1cupSugar
1Egg plus one yolk
½teaspoonVanilla
1⅓cupFlour
½cupNuts; finely chopped
1ounceUnsweetened chocolate; (1 square)
1tablespoonButter
¼teaspoonVanilla
2tablespoonsMilk; (more if needed)

Directions

CHOCOLATE GLAZE

Melt unsweetened chocolate squares together in a saucepan over low heat.

Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in flour and nuts until well combined. Shape dough into ¾ inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes until firm to the touch (be carefull not to overbake). Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Dip into glaze (recipe below).

CHOCOLATE GLAZE; In the same pan, melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients and blend well (add additional milk if needed to thin to glaze consistency. Dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze to cover. Makes 4 dozen.

Recipe by: Unknown source (Mom's Recipe) Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 493 by PLK1028<PLK1028@...> on Jan 11, 1998