Dutch Almond Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch
YIELD: 3 dozen.
This recipe comes from ladies of Dutch descent at my sister's church. The pleasant almond flavor pairs well with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons almond paste
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1 egg white, lightly beaten
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3 dozen whole almonds
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
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2.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place half of the circles 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Crumble 1/2 teaspoon almond paste over each; top with remaining circles. Pinch edges to seal.
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3.
Cut a small slit in top of each cookie. Brush with egg white. Press an almond in each slit. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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