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Margarita Balls I

Margarita Balls I

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crush vanilla wafers into crumbs; combine with ground almonds.
  2. 2 Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes, or according to package directions.
  3. 3 Combine tequila, orange marmalade, and light corn syrup in a blender; blend until smooth.
  4. 4 Stir tequila mixture and melted chocolate into crumb mixture. Shape into 1-inch balls and coat with sugar. Store in refrigerator.

By Paula Cronin

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and water. Add flour, almonds, and salt; beat on low speed until dough is just combined. Cover and chill for 1 to 3 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
  4. 4 Place 2 inches apart onto unlined cookie sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cookies from the sheets and transfer to wire racks to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
  7. 7 Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature.

By Bernie

Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert

Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat the cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and the vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Unroll the cans of crescent roll dough, and use a rolling pin to shape the each piece into 9x13 inch rectangles. Press one piece into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture into the baking dish, then cover with the remaining piece of crescent dough.
  3. 3 Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar together with the cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the cheesecake along with the almonds.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the crescent dough has puffed and turned golden brown, about 45 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

By Shelley

Sweet Almond Tamales with Pastry Cream

Sweet Almond Tamales with Pastry Cream

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
85 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups milk and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. 2 Whisk egg yolks and 2 tablespoons masa harina together in a bowl until well combined. Add to milk, stirring constantly, until pastry cream thickens, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to cool for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
  4. 4 Place almonds in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for a few minutes until cool enough to handle. Slip the almonds out of their skins one by one, leaving the remaining almonds in the warm water. Drain almonds in a colander and finely chop.
  5. 5 Beat 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add 1 1/4 cups sugar and continue to beat until mixture is very fluffy. Add 2 cups masa harina and baking powder and continue mixing dough by hand. Add milk, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough has a soft and fluffy texture. Mix in rice flour and if necessary, add more milk. Keep kneading dough until it is smooth and moist. Add almonds and continue kneading until dough is smooth and elastic.
  6. 6 Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 2 tablespoons of dough onto the the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Add 1 tablespoon of pastry cream down the center of the dough. Fold sides of husk together, one over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
  7. 7 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let tamales rest for 15 minutes before serving.

By cocinaidentidad

Mexican Chocolate Chile Cake

Mexican Chocolate Chile Cake

3.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chiles in a bowl with water to cover; let soak until slightly softened, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Place 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Place chiles in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add almonds, cocoa powder, flour, and cinnamon; process until almonds are chopped. Add Greek yogurt. Mix chile mixture thoroughly into the bowl of melted chocolate to make the batter.
  5. 5 Place egg yolks and egg whites into 2 different bowls. Place 3/4 cup sugar into the bowl of egg yolks; mix until fluffy and creamy. Stir carefully into the batter.
  6. 6 Beat egg whites until foamy using an electric mixer. Add 6 tablespoons sugar gradually, continuing to beat until medium peaks form. Blend meringue carefully into the batter; pour batter into the prepared pan.
  7. 7 Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cake cool, at least 20 minutes.
  8. 8 Combine 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and 2 tablespoons butter in a bowl.
  9. 9 Combine 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Pour over the bowl of chocolate; mix thoroughly. Let ganache cool, at least 15 minutes. Spread over the cake.

By Ridiculina

Tex-Mex Sheet Cake

Tex-Mex Sheet Cake

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Combine the flour, baking soda, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup margarine. Stir in water, 1/4 cup cocoa and 1 tablespoon instant coffee. Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
  3. 3 Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the cocoa mixture, then stir in 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, eggs and vanilla. Mix until blended.
  4. 4 Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched. Allow to cool.
  5. 5 For the coffee glaze: In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup margarine. Mix in 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 tablespoon instant coffee and sweetened condensed milk, and confectioners' sugar. Stir until blended. Fold in the almonds. Spread glaze over warm cake.

By Ann

Dark Chocolate Almond Rocks

Dark Chocolate Almond Rocks

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread almonds in a large skillet; toast over medium heat until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour almonds into a bowl.
  2. 2 Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides to avoid scorching, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; pour in almonds and stir until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Drop spoonfuls of chocolate-almond mixture onto a plate lined with waxed paper.
  4. 4 Chill until set, about 10 minutes.

By Artystique

Chocolate Almond Bark

Chocolate Almond Bark

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. 2 Toast chopped almonds in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. 3 Place chocolate chips and shortening into a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Off heat, stir in ½ toasted almonds. Spread into the prepared baking pan; sprinkle with remaining ½ almonds. Chill until solid, about 30 minutes. Break into bite-sized pieces to serve.

By BUCHKO

4-Ingredient Almond Paste

4-Ingredient Almond Paste

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a food processor; process to a meal-like consistency, scraping down the sides and over the bottom of the bowl as needed. Don't overprocess it--at this point, the mixture should still be crumbly, not paste-like.
  2. 2 Add egg white and almond extract; process until it lumps together. If it remains crumbly, add more egg white, a few drops at a time.
  3. 3 Use a silicone spatula to remove almond paste from the food processor. It not using it right away, wrap it in waxed paper and store in an airtight container to use within a few hours. Or, place the wrapped almond paste in a freezer bag and freeze for up to six months.

By nch

Easy Baked Apricots

Easy Baked Apricots

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place almonds on a baking sheet and bake in the preheating oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place apricot wedges in an overlapping pattern in individual gratin dishes or a baking dish. Mix almonds and brown sugar and scatter over apricots.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until apricots are bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

By nch

Easy Roasted Almond Cookies

Easy Roasted Almond Cookies

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spread the almonds onto a baking sheet, and toast until the nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 45 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully as they bake, they burn quickly. Once toasted, set the nuts aside to cool to room temperature. Finely grind the almonds in a food processor.
  2. 2 Raise oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a baking sheet with vegetable oil.
  3. 3 In a bowl, mix together the ground almonds, oat flour, maple syrup, and almond extract. Form the mixture into 6 balls, then flatten the balls into cookies about 1/4 inch thick. Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake until crisp and brown around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes; watch them carefully because they burn easily. Remove the cookies carefully, and allow to cool.

By Lynn

Halloween Fruit Apple Teeth Treats

Halloween Fruit Apple Teeth Treats

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 With a small, sharp paring knife, cut a lengthwise wedge from the skin side of each apple quarter, leaving the peel around the wedge for lips. If desired, rub the cut portions of the apple quarters with lemon juice to prevent browning. Poke 5 or 6 slivered almonds into the top and bottom of the cut-out area to make snaggly teeth.

By Jen

Panellets - Catalan Potato Cookies

Panellets - Catalan Potato Cookies

4.5

Prep
60 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. When done, you can stab them with a fork, and they will fall off easily. Drain, cool slightly, and peel.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place 1 cup of almonds into a food processor, and grind to a fine powder. Add sugar to almonds, and process to mix. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add potatoes to the almond mixture, and mash together until it becomes a very thick paste. Roll into 1 inch balls, and roll the balls in chopped almonds. Place cookies on a baking sheet, and brush with egg white.
  4. 4 Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are brown. Gently remove from the baking sheets, and cool on a plate in the refrigerator. Serve cold. They are supposed to be squishy when you eat them.

By JULINOE

Bethmännchen (German Marzipan Christmas Cookies)

Bethmännchen (German Marzipan Christmas Cookies)

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Knead marzipan well and divide into about forty 1 1/2-inch cubes of equal size. Roll each cube into a ball and shape into a round cylinder with a point.
  3. 3 Push 3 halved almonds into each marzipan cylinder so the pointy sides of the almonds are facing the top.
  4. 4 Beat egg white lightly in a cup and brush each cookie with egg white. Set onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated until the tops of the almonds are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in airtight containers.

By nch

Almond and Hazelnut Praline

Almond and Hazelnut Praline

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a plate with wax paper.
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sugar, almonds, and hazelnuts, stirring continuously until almonds and nuts are evenly coated with caramel, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Carefully tip nut-sugar mixture onto the wax paper--mixture will be very hot. Let cool for 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Break praline in large pieces and serve as-is or place in a food processor with a blade and chop to desired consistency.

By Allrecipes Member

Almond Roca

Almond Roca

3.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Sprinkle 1/2 the chocolate and 1/2 the almonds onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Melt sugar and butter together in a stainless steel pan over low heat; increase heat to medium, stirring constantly, until boiling. Heat mixture to 310 degrees F (155 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. 4 Pour butter-sugar mixture over chocolate and almonds on baking sheet. Sprinkle remaining chocolate and almonds over butter-sugar mixture. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.

By Stephanie

Coconut Date Bars

Coconut Date Bars

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend almonds and coconut in a food processor; add dates and pulse until combined. Add cashews and coconut oil; pulse until mixture is thick and sticks together. Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper; form into a square, folding sides of waxed paper over the top. Refrigerate until solid, at least 30 minutes.

By Lacy Wilson

Best Homemade Marzipan

Best Homemade Marzipan

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for a few minutes until cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Slip almonds out of their skins one by one, leaving the remaining almonds in the warm water. Drain almonds in a colander.
  3. 3 Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process to a paste. Add cold water, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time, if the paste is too dry. Scrape the sides a few times to ensure even processing. Add a few drops of almond extract towards the end of the process. Process marzipan until it is smooth and no longer grainy.
  4. 4 Wrap marzipan in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place.

By transatlantikkoch

Spumetti

Spumetti

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat the egg white until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Fold in the toasted almonds. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden and firm. When cookies are completely cool, they can be placed into plastic bags and frozen.

By Patsy

Stuffed Baked Peaches

Stuffed Baked Peaches

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast almonds in hot skillet until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Put almonds and brown sugar into a food processor bowl and process until almonds are chopped; add butter and pulse the mixture until completely blended.
  4. 4 Arrange peaches with the cut sides facing up into the baking dish. Spoon 1 tablespoon almond mixture into the center of each peach. Pour liqueur and water into the baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until the peaches are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Kim Nichols

Almond Paste with Whole Almonds

Almond Paste with Whole Almonds

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a food processor; process to a meal-like consistency, scraping down the sides and over the bottom of the bowl as needed. Don't overprocess it; at this point, the mixture should still be crumbly, not paste-like.
  2. 2 Add beaten egg white and almond extract; process until it lumps together. If it remains crumbly, add more egg white, a few drops at a time.
  3. 3 Use a silicone spatula to remove almond paste from the food processor. If not using right away, wrap almond paste in waxed paper and store in an airtight container to use within a few hours. Or, place wrapped almond paste in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 6 months.

By nch

The Best White Chocolate Almond Bark

The Best White Chocolate Almond Bark

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
77 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Roast almonds on 1 baking sheet in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Microwave white chocolate melting wafers and butter in a microwave-safe bowl on medium-high for 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until completely melted, 20 to 30 seconds more. Add almond extract and stir until smooth. Stir in toasted almonds.
  4. 4 Spread chocolate mixture evenly onto the second baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until hardened, about 1 hour. Break into small pieces by hand.

By Kimberley

Plantains in Butter Rum Sauce

Plantains in Butter Rum Sauce

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and toasted, 2 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir sugar, rum, and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and microwave until hot, stirring once, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Place plantain slices in rum sauce, sprinkle with cinnamon, cover the bowl, and microwave until plantains are hot and tender, 1 to 2 minutes more. Top with toasted almonds.

By Epicureo

Homemade Almond Paste

Homemade Almond Paste

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind almonds in a blender. Mix confectioners' sugar into almonds until combined. Beat egg whites slightly in a separate bowl, then mix into almond mixture. Use your hands to blend in almond extract.
  2. 2 Form paste into a log, wrap tightly in plastic, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

By Carol

Laura's Easy Oatmeal Squares

Laura's Easy Oatmeal Squares

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread the almonds onto a baking sheet; toast until the nuts are golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove nuts from baking sheet, and reserve.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a small saucepan placed over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar; cook, stirring, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and oatmeal. Press mixture into an 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned and set, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from oven, and allow to cool slightly. Sprinkle chocolate chips over surface; let chocolate sit until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread chocolate evenly over oatmeal squares. Sprinkle warm chocolate with toasted almonds. Cut into squares when cool.

By LAURSAVVY

Cranberry-Almond-Apricot Bark

Cranberry-Almond-Apricot Bark

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with a sheet of waxed paper.
  2. 2 Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine cranberries, almonds, and apricots in a bowl. Add to melted chocolate and mix until well combined.
  4. 4 Spread chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate has completely hardened, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.

By Catty96

Amaretti

Amaretti

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 In a food processor, grind the almonds into a fine meal. Add the sugar and continue to process for another 15 seconds. Finally, add egg whites and almond extract, continue to process until a smooth dough forms around the blade.
  3. 3 Using a teaspoon, place well rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Cookies should be at least 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Cookies should be golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on the paper before removing. Store in a dry place.

By Kevin Ryan

Vegan Almond Paste

Vegan Almond Paste

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds in a food processor. Process to meal-like consistency, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Don't overprocess—mixture should still be crumbly, not paste-like.
  2. 2 Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes. Start checking temperature with a candy thermometer every minute or so. Continue to cook until it reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) and is a medium-thick syrup, about 6 to 8 minutes longer. Don't overcook syrup, otherwise it will harden when cool.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat and stir in almonds and almond extract. Return to the heat and cook, stirring with a spatula and scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent scorching until almond paste just holds together, 30 to 60 seconds. Do not cook for too long, or it will caramelize.
  4. 4 Remove from the heat and use when cool enough to handle. To refrigerate, wrap in waxed paper in an airtight container and use within a few weeks. To freeze, place wrapped almond paste in a freezer bag and freeze for up to six months.

By nch

No Bake Cow Pies

No Bake Cow Pies

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt the chocolate and shortening together over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth. Remove the mixture from heat and stir in raisins and nuts. Drop cookies by tablespoon onto waxed paper. Chill and serve.

By Cindy Carnes

English Toffee

English Toffee

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Butter a 10x15-inch jellyroll pan.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar and water, then bring to a boil. Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, until nuts are toasted and sugar is golden. Pour mixture into the prepared pan; do not spread.
  3. 3 Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips onto hot sugar mixture. Spread chocolate over the surface as it melts. Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

By nora