Hi Joyce! I hope this recipe isn't too late. When is the wedding? These are dainty, pretty cookies. I hope they will work for you.This recipe is from the Betty Crocker's Cookie Book ( excellent book,I do recomend it !).
Almond Bonbons 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine,softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar 2 TBSP.milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 package ( 7-8 oz. size) almond paste Almond Glaze
Preheat oven to 375 F.Beat flour, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl on medium speed until well combined. Cut the almond paste into 1/2" slices ; cut each slice into fourths. Shape a 1" ball of dough around each piece of almond paste.Gently roll to form balls.Place about 1" apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until set and bottom is golden brown.Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool.Cool completely. Dip tops of cookies into Almond Glaze.
Almond Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp.almond extract 4-5 tsp. milk Mix all ingredients until smooth and spreadable.May tint glaze any color with food coloring. Exceptionally pretty if tinted pastel shades, then drizzled with white in a zigzag over colors. |