ALMOND-FILLED COOKIE CAKE

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This recipe is always a hit! I usually take it to work when we have a pot-luck luncheon for a dessert. I hope you enjoy it as much as my co-workers and friends do!

Provided by Brenda Young

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 2/3 c flour
1 1/3 c sugar
1 1/3 c unsalted butter
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
THESE ABOVE INGREDIENTS ARE FOR THE CRUST
THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS ARE FOR THE FILLING
1 c finely chopped almonds
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1 egg slightly beaten

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 325. GREASE 9 X 10" SPRINGFORM PAN. IN A LARGE BOWL, BLEND ALL CRUST INGREDIENTS AT LOW SPEED UNTIL DOUGH FORMS. CHILL. DIVIDE IN HALF. SPREAD HALF INTO BOTTOM OF PAN.
  • 2. IN SMALL BOWL, BLEND ALL FILLING INGREDIENTS. SPREAD OVER CRUST TO WITHIN 1/2" OF PAN SIDES.
  • 3. BETWEEN WAXED PAPER, PRESS REMAINING DOUGH TO A 9-10" CIRCLE. REMOVE TOP LAYER OF WAXED PAPER PLACING DOUGH OVER FILLING. PRESS INTO PLACE, REMOVING OTHER PICE OF PAPER. BAKE AT 325 FOR 55-65 MINUTES, UNTIL LIGHTLY GOLDEN BROWN. COOL 15 MINUTES AND REMOVE FROM PAN.

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