*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Almond Joy Cookies

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      Squares       unsweetened
                        Chocolate
   1      Can           Sweetened -- condensed milk
   3      Cup           Sweetened -- flaked coconut
   1      Teaspoon      Vanilla extract
   1      Pinch         Salt
                        Almonds for garnish

Heat in a double boiler, 1 can sweetened condensed milk and 2 squares of unsweetened chocolate, until chocolate is melted.  Stir until mixture is smooth.  Pour over a bowl containing 3 cup of sweetened, flaked coconut. Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and a 
pinch of salt. Mix well until coconut is completed coated. Drop on a cookie sheet which is line with parchment paper, by tspfuls.  Press a whole almond into the top. 

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes.  Check at 8 minutes, as bottoms of cookies brown quickly.  Remove from oven, cool, remove from pan. 

Source:  Perry Lowell, FidoNet Gourmet Echo Original Post Date: 08 Feb 92 







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