Valentines Day Chocolate Lace Roll-Ups


1/2 c sifted all purpose flour
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c ground blanched almonds
1/4 c butter
1/4 c corn syrup
1/2 ts vanilla
1 oz unsweetened chocolate

Combine flour and almonds on wax paper.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.


Combine corn syrup, chocolate, sugar and butter in a small, heavy
saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to boil and
chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.

Stir in flour mixture gradually until well blended.

Drop cookie mixture by scant teaspoonsful onto ungreased cookie sheet,
placing rounds about 3 inches apart.

Bake no more than 6 at a time for easier rolling.

Bake at 325 degrees for about 8 minutes.

Remove from oven to wire rack; cool 30 seconds.

Scoop up warm cookie with a large metal spatula. Quickly roll around
handle, holding for a few seconds until cookie stiffens. Transfer
to a wire rack to cool.

If cookies become too stiff before rolling, return them to the oven
for a few minutes to soften.

Store in a tightly covered container.