Ingredients
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2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup almonds, ground
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.
Sift flour and salt.
In a large mixer bowl, beat butter or margarine with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat well.
Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture and beat until well combined.
Cover and chill 1 hour.
For almond paste filling:
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form
Fold in ground almonds.
Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
Cut into 3 inch circles (I use a glass).
Place 1 rounded teaspoon of the almond filling in center of each.
Fold up and pinch 3 sides to form a 3 cornered hat, leaving the top of filling exposed.
Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet, no need to grease, I do however use parchment paper.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove and let cool on wire rack.
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