Almond Buttercups Recipe

Name: Almond Buttercups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 eggs; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup almond paste; colored crystal sugar or candied cherries or sliced almonds

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup almond paste
colored crystal sugar or candied cherries or sliced almonds

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["Heat oven to 350F.", "In a large bowl, combine crust ingredients.", "Chill 5-10 minutes for easier handling.", "Shape a small piece of dough into a ball and placed in an ungreased miniature cupcake pan.", "Coat a wooden ""pusher"" with flour; press into dough, forcing the dough up the sides of the mini cupcake pan (forming a shell).", "You can also use your fingers to press the dough into a shell in the muffin cup.", "Prepare filling: beat eggs until foamy.", "Gradually add sugar and almond extract, beating until thick and ivory colored.", "Blend in almond paste, mixing well.", "Fill each crust with 1 teaspoon filling.", "Top with colored sugar, almond slices, or candied cherries.", "Bake 20-25 minutes until they are a VERY light golden brown.", "Cool 5 minutes then remove to wire rack."]

1292

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup sugar, 1 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Almond Buttercups falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond Buttercups

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