 Almond BonbonsINGREDIENTS: 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 (see below) Sliced almonds -- toasted, if desired ALMOND GLAZE* 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 4 teaspoons milk up to 5 teaspoons) Preparation: 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 put on a wire rack. Cool completely. Dip tops of cookies into Almond Glaze*. Garnish with sliced almonds. *ALMOND GLAZE: Mix all ingredients until smooth and spreadable.   |
