Almond Shortcake Stars

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Ingredients

  1. 1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter, COLD
  2. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  3. 2 teaspoons baking powder
  4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  5. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  6. 1/4 cup heavy cream
Print Recipe
Split these stars with a serrated knife and fill with whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries for a festive dessert.

Time

15 minutes to assemble.
15 minutes to bake.
Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield

Twelve 3.5 inch stars

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Grease cookie sheet, or line with parchment paper.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into food processor fitted with metal blade.
  4. Cut the cold butter into half inch pieces.
  5. Add the butter to flour mixture. Pulse a few times to get a crumbly texture. Do not overmix.
  6. Add the Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater). Pulse several times to get a granular texture.
  7. Add the heavy cream. Pulse until the mixture starts to come together.
  8. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for one minute.
  9. Dust your rolling pin with flour. Roll to a 3/4 inch thickness.
  10. Dipping the cookie cutter in flour to prevent sticking, cut out stars and place on your greased cookie sheet.
  11. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden.

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