Almond Café Cookies

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375u00b0F. Line large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In large bowl, break up cookie dough and almond paste. Add flour and preserves; knead until well blended and mixture forms a ball. Pat into 6x9-inch rectangle. Cut into 24 pieces.

3. 3

   In small bowl, beat egg whites with fork or wire whisk until foamy. In another small bowl, place almonds.

4. 4

   Shape each dough piece into a ball. Flatten to 3-inch round. Dip one side into egg whites, coating one side only. Place coated side down onto almond slices. Lightly press to coat with almonds. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets, almond side up.

5. 5

   Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown. Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes; remove to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Store in covered container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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