Ingredients and Directions


3 1/2 cups flour

5 teaspoons baking powder

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

4 ounces cold sweet butter

3/4 cups heavy cream

2 teaspoons almond extract

1 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until it resembles course meal.

Add 3 eggs ( reserving 1), almond extract and cream. Stir until a soft dough form, add chocolate chips and almonds.

Pat out on a lightly floured surface 3/4−inch thick. Cut into wedges and brush with the reserved egg(beaten).

Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Makes 12.

Source : http://freecookingrecipes.net