Almond Bonbons

Almond Bonbons

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Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chapter 5 Hand-Shaped & Pressed Cookies


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 (7 ounce) package almond paste (7- or 8-ounce size)
Almond Glaze -- (recipe follows)
Sliced almonds -- toasted, if desired (see Notes)

ALMOND GLAZE
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 teaspoons milk (4 to 5 teaspoons)

Heat oven to 375º. Beat flour, butter, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in
large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Cut
almond paste into 1/2-inch slices; cut each slice into fourths.

Shape 1-inch ball of dough around each piece of almond paste. Gently roll
to form ball. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10
to 12 minutes or until set and bottom is golden brown. Remove from cookie
sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Dip tops of cookies into Almond
Glaze. Garnish with sliced almonds.

ALMOND GLAZE:

Mix all ingredients until smooth and spreadable.

nutritional information calculated
is different from the nutritional
cookbooks. use different nutritional
analysis programs and different nutrient databases, variations in results
are expected.