 |
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
|
I love almond flavor - in anything! I came up with these cookies about 20 years ago when I was trying to figure out what to do with almond paste... I figured it out! These are really good, but a little pricy because of the almond paste. (Be sure to use almond paste, not almond filling). Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar |
8 ounces almond paste, cut in small pieces |
1 large egg |
2 teaspoons almond extract |
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
8 -10 ounces whole almonds (about 72 nuts) |
Directions:
1. Cream butter and powdered sugar.
2. Add almond paste, egg and extract. Beat at medium speed until smooth.
3. Add baking soda, cream of tartar, salt & flour. Mix until well blended.
4. Shape into walnut sized balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet (line with parchment if you wish).
5. Place 1 whole almond firmly onto top of each ball but do not flatten too far.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-10 minutes. (Do not allow to brown.).
7. Cool on sheet for 1 minute, then move to wire racks to finish cooling.
|
|