COCOA BUTTER STICKS

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My mom has been making these delectable, melt-in-your mouth cookies at Christmastime for as long as I can remember. Their wonderful cocoa flavor and crisp chewy texture make them a stand out on any cookie tray. -Rebecca Wilson, Longmont, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 egg
1 tablespoon cold water
3 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Divide dough into four portions. On ungreased baking sheets, roll each portion into an 8-in. x 1-in. log. Flatten with a fork dipped in flour to 1/4-in. thickness. Whisk egg and water; brush over dough. Combine almonds and sugar; sprinkle over tops. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until set., Place pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Turn cookies over and place back onto baking sheets. Bake 5 minutes longer to crisp bottoms. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

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Aman Jaswal
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cocoa butter sticks turned out really oily. I think I might have used too much cocoa butter.


Ashim Mondal
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These cocoa butter sticks were delicious, but they were a bit too rich for me. I think I would have preferred them with a lighter texture.


Abishek Chaudhary
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I made these cocoa butter sticks for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Atoosa Rz
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These cocoa butter sticks were a bit bland. I think I would have preferred them with some added flavoring, like vanilla or cinnamon.


Wendy Rafferty
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I've never made cocoa butter sticks before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great and I'm sure I'll be making them again.


Ml MeMe
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I'm so glad I found this recipe for cocoa butter sticks. They're the perfect healthy snack for my kids.


Kaylynn Mcgregor
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These cocoa butter sticks were a bit too expensive to make. I think I would rather buy them from the store.


Yusf Kurdkurd
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I actually really enjoyed these cocoa butter sticks. They were light and airy, and not too sweet.


Md Shahyed
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These cocoa butter sticks were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and decadent.


Joy Anthonio
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I was disappointed with these cocoa butter sticks. They were too hard and didn't have much flavor.


Ann Kind
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I've made these cocoa butter sticks several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat for a party or a special occasion.


Babar Reyyan
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These cocoa butter sticks were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar.


Melissa Opoku
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I was thrilled to find this recipe for dairy-free cocoa butter sticks. They were delicious and I didn't have any allergic reactions.


Emma Bridget
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These cocoa butter sticks were so easy to make and they tasted incredible! I will definitely be making them again.


Daisy Sabado
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cocoa butter sticks turned out grainy and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Khizer Rahim
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These cocoa butter sticks were amazing! I loved the way the chocolate melted in my mouth. They were the perfect treat for a special occasion.


George Creel
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These cocoa butter sticks were a bit too rich for my taste. The flavor was overpowering and the texture was a bit too dense. I think I would prefer a lighter, more airy chocolate treat.


Sweetee Endee
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I'm not usually a fan of cocoa butter, but these sticks were surprisingly good. They had a nice, smooth texture and a rich chocolate flavor. I would definitely make them again.


LISAMILA ALFRED
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These cocoa butter sticks were a hit! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I loved the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy texture. They were the perfect treat to satisfy my sweet tooth.