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Almond Cookies

Yield
Yield: 36 cookies

Time
Assembly time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 15 - 17 minutes

Kids love to help by pushing in the almonds!

INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-7oz box Odense Almond Paste 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar, divided 2 large egg whites, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 40 almonds

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Cookie Sheets
Parchment paper or aluminum foil
Grater
Wire racks

DIRECTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in center. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Grate Almond Paste on large hole side of grater.
  4. Combine Almond Paste, butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar in mixing bowl. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes, or until soft and fluffy.
  5. Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat until well mixed.
  6. Mix in flour mixture on low speed until just incorporated.
  7. With a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, scoop enough dough to form a 1-inch ball.
  8. Roll dough between palms to make balls. Roll balls in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
  9. Place balls on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between for spreading.
  10. Firmly press an almond on top of each cookie.
  11. Bake for 15 - 17 minutes or until bottoms are light golden. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
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Andre Prost, Inc.
P.O. Box 835
Old Saybrook, CT 06475