Mini Almond Pastries

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients except 1/4 cup sugar and puff pastry in bowl.

2. 2

   Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed; set aside.

3. 3

   Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon sugar on surface of pastry cloth.

4. 4

   Unfold 1 sheet puff pastry on sugared surface; sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon sugar.

5. 5

   Roll puff pastry sheet to 12-inch square.

6. 6

   Cut square into 2 (12x6-inch) rectangles.

7. 7

   Spread 1/4 (about 3 tablespoons) almond paste mixture onto each rectangle.

8. 8

   Fold 1/2 inch of both 12-inch sides in toward center of pastry, working with 1 (12x6-inch) rectangle at a time.

9. 9

   Continue folding both 12-inch sides, 1/2 inch at a time, until 12-inch sides meet in center.

10. 10

    Fold one 12-inch side on top of other 12-inch side; tightly press layers together.

11. 11

    Repeat with remaining 12x6-inch rectangle.

12. 12

    Repeat with remaining sheet of pastry.

13. 13

    Wrap each pastry roll in plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

14. 14

    Heat oven to 400F.

15. 15

    Cut pastry rolls into 1/2-inch slices.

16. 16

    Place slices 2 inches apart onto greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.

17. 17

    Bake 7-11 minutes or until lightly browned.

18. 18

    Immediately remove from baking sheets.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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