"Deep almond flavor and sophisticated apricot and pure chocolate accents give these cookies a cosmopolitan air...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 large eggs, separated
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1 cup sugar
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1 (8-oz) can almond paste
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2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter, softened
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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25 drops red food coloring
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25 drops green food coloring
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1 (12-oz) jar apricot preserves, heated and strained
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7 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped