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Almond Butter Melt-Aways

Source of Recipe

Deerfield Inn, Deerfield, Massachusetts 01342


List of Ingredients

4 ounces almond paste
3 cups powdered sugar
4 eggs
2 cups (4 sticks) butter
5 3/4 cups cake flour



Recipe

Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In large bowl, combine almond paste and sugar; beat well.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add butter; beat until light. Add flour; mix until smooth.

With No. 4 star tip, pipe onto paper-lined cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown and centers are set. Do not overbake.

Yield: 12 dozen (1 3/4 inch) cookies