Saturday, October 18, 2008

Chocolate Raspberry Spritz Cookies

1 1/2 Foil-wrapped bars unsweetened chocolate-baking bars (3 oz)
3/4 C. Butter or margarine, softened
1 C. Sugar
1/2 t. Salt
1 Egg
1/2 C. Raspberry preserves
1 t Vanilla extract
3 C. All-purpose flour
1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips (9 oz)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In small saucepan over low heat, melt Nestle unsweetened chocolate baking bars; set aside.
In large mixer bowl, beat butter, sugar and salt until creamy.
Blend in egg, preserves and vanilla extract.
Blend in melted chocolate.
Gradually beat in flour.
Place dough in cookie press fitted with desired plate.
Press dough onto ungreased cookie sheets; decorate with semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Bake 8-10 minutes until set.
stand 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheets; cool completely.

Makes approximately 8 dozen cookies.

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