Chocolate Almond Pizzelles

[nverland]

Chocolate Almond Pizzelles
Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons almond extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder

TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons almond extract
Chopped almonds

Directions

Preheat pizzelle maker. Beat first four ingredients until smooth. In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture.
Bake in pizzelle maker according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in cocoa, water and extract until blended. Drizzle over pizzelles. Sprinkle with almonds; let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.