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Almond Butter Cutouts
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1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup ground almonds
Colored sugar and frosting, optional
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg yolks and extract. Combine
flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in ground
almonds. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Roll out on a lightly floured
surface to 3/8-in. thickness. Cut with cookie cutters; place on ungreased baking
sheets. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or
until the edges begin to brown. Cool on wire racks. Frost if desired.
Yield: 3-4 dozen.
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