Chocolate Almond Hay Stacks

Do you love chocolate? almonds? then you'll love these cookies. The recipe comes from a christmas edition magazine and was originally in german.

Preheat oven to 180c.

Place almond slivers on your work surface and cover with a damp towel.

Allow almonds to absorb moisture for a few minutes.

Prepare a baking sheet with bakers parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl , combine the almonds and the powdered sugar.

Mix well.

Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes , until golden brown.

Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Melt chocolate in a double boiler.

Heat chocolate to a temperature of 37c , then allow it to cool to 32c.

Mix the almond mixture into the chocolate.

With a teaspoon , make about 55 portions and place on a cold , parchment paper lined , baking sheet.

Allow almond mixture to cool.

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