ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES

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I came up with this cookie recipe as a way to capture a butter cake popular in my husband's native Netherlands. Almond paste and butter make each melt-in-your-mouth morsel irresistible.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
6 ounces almond paste
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, almond paste and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.