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Almond Paste Treats
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1-2 hrs
ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Filling
1 cup almond paste
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons almond extract
directions
Mix butter, shortening, sugars, egg, salt, flour and baking powder in order given. Put 1/2 of this mixture into 9"x13" pan and pat down. Mix filling ingredients in order given and put over dough. Flatten chunks of remaining dough and lay over the filling. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 minutes or until golden brown.
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Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.

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