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354                  C O O K I E S ,   B A R S ,   A N D  B R O W N I E S

              ALMOND CHOCOLATE CHIP P
              ALMOND CHOCOLATE CHI

                         FUDGE SNOWTOPS S
                         FUDGE SNOWTOP




                      hen I tasted the Fudge        1 package (18.25 ounces) plain devil’s food
                      Snowtops (page 352), I           cake mix
                                                    2 large eggs
                      immediately blurted out,
                                                     3
                                                    1 ⁄4 cups thawed frozen whipped topping
           “These are incredible,” then won-        1 ⁄2 teaspoon pure almond extract
           dered how they would taste with          1 ⁄4 cup miniature chocolate chips
                                                    1 ⁄4 cup finely chopped almonds
           lots of almond flavor. So it goes with
                                                    1 ⁄2 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
           recipe testing—you’re constantly on
           the lookout for another successful       1. Place the cake mix, eggs, whipped top-
                                                    ping, and almond extract in a large mixing
           variation. The addition of almond
                                                    bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low
           extract, finely chopped almonds,          speed for 30 seconds. Stop the machine

           and miniature                            and  scrape  down  the  sides  of  the  bowl
                                                    with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer
           chocolate
                                                    speed to medium and beat 1 to 2 minutes
           chips                                    more,  or  until  the  dough  is  smooth  and
                                                    thick.  Fold  in  the  chocolate  chips  and
           turns the
                                                    chopped almonds until well incorporated.
           plain Snowtop                            Cover  the  bowl  with  plastic  wrap  and
                                                    place it in the refrigerator to chill for 30
           into a party atop a Snowtop!
                                                    minutes.

                                                    2. Place a rack in the center of the oven
            MAKES:  5  DOZEN  2-INCH  COOKIES
                                                    and preheat the oven to 350°F. Set aside
              PREPARATION  TIME:  5  MINUTES        two ungreased cookie sheets.
             BAKING  TIME:  10  TO  12  MINUTES
                                                    3. Spoon the confectioners’ sugar into a
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