HOLIDAY ALMOND TASSIES

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I make so many of these fancy tassies, I use up a 7-pound container of almond paste every year! They're one of my family's holiday favorites. -Donna Westhouse, Dorr, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 cans (8 ounces each) almond paste
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Shape into 48 balls. With floured fingers, press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups., For filling, in a large bowl, combine the almond paste, sugar, eggs, orange juice, cream and flour. Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with almonds. , Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 12-13 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before carefully removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Rizwan Mughal
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I can't wait to make these cookies again next year.


kayum
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family.


Mr Rejaul
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time.


Pana sha
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


GodsWill Walker
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes.


Rami Alariqi
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Sydney Sichalwe
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I love the crunch of the shortbread crust and the creaminess of the almond filling.


Zak
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Brylynn Sanders
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I'm not usually a fan of almond desserts, but I really enjoyed these cookies.


Scard William
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery.


Asraful Islam Reyad
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I love the almond flavor in these cookies. They are the perfect holiday treat.


WELL KIDS
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These cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. We make them every year and they always disappear quickly.


MK Photography
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Jeremy's Husband
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These are the best almond tassies I've ever had. The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is perfectly flaky.


RDX BBG
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These cookies were so good! I made them for a Christmas party and everyone loved them. The almond filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shortbread crust was flaky and buttery.


Heather Lee
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I've been making these almond tassies for years and they are always a favorite. They are the perfect holiday cookie: easy to make, delicious, and festive.


Mmamokone Malemela
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These almond tassies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I love the combination of the sweet almond filling and the buttery shortbread crust.