I found an article from an older magazine that has a recipe for a sugar cookie using almond paste. They call it The Most Wonderful Cutouts in the World! It sounds yummy! Anyone ever have success using almond paste in a cutout recipe? I bet the almond paste gives it a good flavor. I think I'll give it a try for cookie platter cutouts..not sure how sturdy they will be.

4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup (4 oz) of almond paste broken into pieces
2 cups butter (4 sticks) softened and no subsitutions(cut up)
1 & 3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 & 3/4 cup flour
Beat egg yolks & almond paste at medium speed for 2 minutes or until crumbly. Add butter, sugar and salt and beat 3 minutes until creamy. Reduce speed to low and add flour gradually and beat until just blended.
Divide dough into 4 equal pieces , flatten, wrap and chill 2 hours. Roll out on lightly floured surface 1/4 inch thick and cut out cookies. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Decorate with ornamental frosting

Sounds great, where can you get Almond paste

Most grocery stores carry it in the baking supply area. It's usually way up on the top shelf! (Where I can't reach! )

I have done christmas cookies with almond paste .
Absolutely delicious!
Buy almond paste that comes in a can rather than the one in logs.
If you love almond definetely try almond paste ...even in cakes and buttercreams.


AShiana

Oops! I bought the tube paste..hope it will be ok???? I'll look for a can at the store..is it sold by canned pie filling? Can't wait to try this recipe out.

Actually i have only seen it at high end grocery stores like Whole Foods, Central market and Costplus.
Where from tx are ? You should be able to find it.


AShiana

DFW area. I have seen it at world market now that you mention it. Guess I need to make a trip over there.