BABY ALMOND ELEPHANT EARS

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Make and share this Baby Almond Elephant Ears recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AlmaG

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 96 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 egg yolks
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 ounces almond paste
2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup turbinado sugar (optional)
2 sheets puff pastry

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients except granulated sugar and pastry.
  • Beat at low speed until well blended.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbs sugar on flat surface.
  • Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry onto sugared surface.
  • Sprinkle with another 1 tbs sugar.
  • Roll into a 12-inch square.
  • Cut square into 2 rectangles (12x6).
  • Spread 1/4 of almond mix on each rectangle.
  • Roll both 12-inch sides in toward center of pastry.
  • Continue rolling until they meet in the center, then firmly press layers together.
  • Repeat with other rectangle.
  • Repeat all with second pastry sheet.
  • Wrap each roll in plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 400°F and cut rolls into 24 slices with sharp knife.
  • Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets.
  • Optional- sprinkle cookies with turbinado, raw, or granular sugar.
  • Bake 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.8, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 5.2, Sodium 16.4, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 0.5

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