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This is not the ONE. You could probably add orange zest/flavoring to the filling.
ALMOND BEAR CLAWS (pareve)
2/3 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup almond paste 1 egg slightly beaten dash salt 2 sheets puff pastry dough 2 to 4 tablespoon powdered sugar 2 tablespoon sliced almonds
Preheat oven to 375.
In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the 2/3 cup powdered sugar, almond paste, 2 tablespoons of the beaten egg (reserve the remaining egg for the glaze), and salt; beat until smooth.
Unfold the puff pastry. Spread almond mixture lengthwise down center third of each rectangle. Fold uncovered dough over almond mixture and gently press the edges together. Cut each rectangle into 4 pieces.
Place the cut pieces on the on greased cookie sheet, seam side down. Brush surface of each piece with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle the tops with the remaining powdered sugar. On each piece, cut 4 slashes from one folded edge to center; bend dough slightly to separate slashes. Sprinkle tops with almonds.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
Makes 8. This recipe can be doubled.
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