Almond Kisses

Almond Kisses

Ingredients

  1. 1 - 10 oz. pkg. Hershey Kisses OR Dove Chocolate Hearts
  2. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  3. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  4. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  5. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  6. 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter, room temperature
  7. 1 cup sugar, divided
  8. 2 large egg whites, room temperature
  9. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Print Recipe
This buttery, sugar cookie is made even richer with Odense Almond Paste. The chocolate is just an added bonus!

Time

Assembly time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 15 – 17 minutes

Yield

Yield: 36 cookies

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in center. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Unwrap candies.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Combine Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater), butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar in mixing bowl. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes, or until soft and fluffy.
  4. Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat until well mixed.
  5. Mix in flour mixture on low speed until just incorporated.
  6. With a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, scoop enough dough to form a 1-inch ball.
  7. Roll dough between palms to make balls. Roll balls in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
  8. Place balls on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between for spreading.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes or until bottoms are light golden. Gently press a candy in center of each warm cookie. Remove cookie to wire rack to cool. Store in airtight container between wax paper for 3-4 days.

Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54

 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81

 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

PRODUCT OF DENMARK
121817