Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2/3 c. butter, softened
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 2/3 c. ground toasted almonds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels; stir until smooth.
  • Set aside. In a large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until creamy. Beat in melted morsels, egg yolks, vanilla and salt.
  • Gradually add flour and milk; beat well.
  • Stir in almonds.