Marzipan Cups with Currant Jelly

Name: Marzipan Cups with Currant Jelly
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: about 7 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; FILLING:; 1 can (8 ounces) almond paste; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup red currant jelly; 84 whole almonds

These bite-size beauties look and taste gourmet, but they're easy to make and boast a delicate almond flavor. The hidden jelly surprise and pretty nut accent make them a nice addition to any treats tray. You can make them in advance and freeze them for up to three months, if you like. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup red currant jelly
84 whole almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat oven to 350°. Using well-floured hands, press tablespoonfuls of dough onto bottoms and up the sides of greased mini-muffin cups.
For filling, in a small bowl, mix almond paste and sugar until blended. Add eggs and extract. Place 1/2 teaspoon jelly in each cup; top with 1 teaspoon almond mixture. Place one almond on top of each cup. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers overnight.

Nutrition Facts

1 tartlet: 108 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as ALMOND CURRANT BUTTERCUPS in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2015

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Naomie

Jul 17, 2019

Fantastic. I made a half recipe to test. Very similar to what my Austrian parents made. It was a hunt for the marzipan as my local shops are clueless. Will make again in the fall and again for the winter holidays. Thanks for sharing an outstanding recipe.
Jtoz

Apr 21, 2019

My family loved these and it wasn’t too hard to Blanche and prepare the almonds

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