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Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• all-purpose flour
• almond
• brown sugar
• butter
• corn syrup

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets and outside of 4 inverted 6-ounce custard cups.
2. 2 Whisk together the flour and almonds in a bowl; set aside.
3. 3 Bring the sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir the flour mixture into the saucepan. Add the almond extract and continue stirring until incorporated. Measuring the batter by tablespoons, drop four cookies onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread each tablespoon of batter into a 4-inch circle.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow to cool for 1 minute. Use a spatula to remove the cookies from the baking sheet; place each cookie onto an inverted custard cup. Allow the cookies to cool while continuing to bake the remaining batter in batches.

By Jocelyn

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• almond paste
• white sugar
• butter
• egg
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• puff pastry
• kidney bean
• egg
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 To make the frangipane filling: Place almond paste into a food processor or blender with about half of the sugar, and process until well blended. Add butter and remaining sugar and process until smooth; blend in 1 egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, flour and salt. Set aside.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
3. 3 Roll out one sheet of puff pastry into an 11-inch square. Keep pastry cool, trying not to knead or stretch it. Use a large pie plate, cake pan, or skillet to trace an 11-inch circle onto the dough using the tip of a small knife. Place the circle of pastry onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the second sheet of pastry; place on a plate. Refrigerate both sheets.
4. 4 Mound almond frangipane filling onto the center of the pastry that is on the baking sheet. Leave about 1 ½ inch margin at the edges. Press the bean or fève down into the filling. Place the second sheet of pastry on top, and press down the edges to seal. Beat the remaining egg with a fork, and lightly brush onto the top of the galette. Use a knife to make a crisscross pattern in the egg wash, and then prick several small slits in the top to vent steam while baking.
5. 5 Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Do not open the oven until the time is up, as the pastry will not fully puff. Remove from the oven, and dust with confectioners' sugar. Return to the oven, and cook for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, or until the top is a deep golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
6. 6 Lay a golden paper crown gently on top of the cake. This will be used to crown the person who finds the bean or fève. Serve warm or cold.

By ULYBERT

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• puff pastry
• butter
• white sugar
• sugar
• egg
• almond flour
• salt
• vanilla extract
• pluot
• apricot jam
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Place 1 piece of puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Lightly moisten one of the short edges with water. Connect the end of other puff pastry to the moistened edge. Press pieces together to form a long rectangle, trimming off loose ends with a dough scraper as needed.
3. 3 Cut third puff pastry piece lengthwise into 1-inch strips. Moisten the outer edges of the long rectangle with your finger; stick pastry strips on top. Poke shallow holes all over bottom of dough using a fork. Do not prick the raised border.
4. 4 Bake pastry shell in the preheated oven until it starts to turn golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Readjust the borders and push the bottom down with the flat side of a fork. Let cool completely while preparing filling.
5. 5 Place butter and 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl; smear together using a spatula until combined. Whisk in egg until mixture is creamy. Add almond flour, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix thoroughly. Cut each pluot into 6 wedges. Fill pastry shell with almond paste. Stick pluots snugly, but not too deeply, into filling.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and almond filling is set, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer tart onto a wire rack and let cool completely, at least 40 minutes.
7. 7 Combine apricot jam and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Bring to a boil in the microwave. Let cool until warm. Brush glaze over cooled tart.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• butter
• egg
• white sugar
• milk
• salt
• nutmeg
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• pear
• almond
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch baking dish generously with 1 tablespoon butter.
2. 2 Whisk eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, milk, salt, nutmeg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and flour together in a bowl.
3. 3 Reserve 12 to 14 pear slices for topping; add remaining pear slices to the prepared baking dish. Pour egg custard mixture over pears in the baking dish and top with almonds. Shake and tap the dish gently on the countertop to let mixture settle. Lay reserved pear slices flat on top. Melt remaining butter and brush over pears. Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sugar.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, fruit is soft, and custard is set, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before serving, or serve chilled.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• salt
• vanilla extract
• powdered sugar
• butter
• heavy cream
• sour cream
• milk
• vanilla extract
• vanilla bean
• egg
• egg yolk
• butter
• sugar
• nutmeg
• salt
• baking powder
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2. 2 Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl until well combined.
3. 3 Cream together white sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in egg yolks and beat until incorporated. Add in whole eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat mixture on medium-high speed until very fluffy, and mixture has lightened in color, 3 to 5 minutes more.
4. 4 Slice vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Use the back of a knife to scrape seeds out of both halves, and add seeds to the butter mixture. Set vanilla bean pod aside to use for the frosting. Mix vanilla bean seeds into the butter mixture on low speed until incorporated.
5. 5 Add vanilla and almond extracts to the batter and mix on low speed until incorporated. Pour in half of the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Add milk and sour cream and mix until combined. Pour in remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Divide batter evenly between the cake pans and smooth into even layers.
6. 6 Place pans into the preheated oven and bake until centers of the cakes spring back lightly when touched, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool in pans for 15 minutes before running a knife carefully around the edges of the pans to loosen. Transfer cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. 7 While cakes are in the oven, begin making the frosting. Add reserved vanilla bean pod to a small saucepan and pour in heavy cream. Place pan over low heat and cook until mixture is just warm, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow mixture to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before placing into the refrigerator until chilled, about 30 minutes more.
8. 8 When heavy cream mixture is chilled, finish the frosting. Place 1 cup butter into a large bowl and beat on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Mix in powdered sugar gradually, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
9. 9 Remove vanilla bean pod from chilled heavy cream. Discard vanilla bean pod. Pour heavy cream into the butter-powdered sugar mixture. Add in vanilla extract and salt. Beat mixture on low speed until cream is incorporated, then turn mixer speed up to medium-high and continue to beat until frosting is light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes more.
10. 10 Pipe a layer of frosting to the top of one of the cakes and set 2nd cake on top. Frost cake as desired with remaining frosting.

By Kim

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• vanilla extract
• cornstarch
• all-purpose flour
• egg white
• egg
• almond
• butter
• white sugar
• egg yolk
• butter
• butter
• salt
• confectioners sugar
• all-purpose flour
• pear
• cardamom
• cinnamon stick
• vanilla bean
• honey
• sugar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 To poach the pears: Combine water, 1 cup white sugar, honey, vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, and cardamom in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add pears; reduce heat and simmer until pears are translucent or easily pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
2. 2 To make the pastry: Combine 1 ½ cups flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon butter until mixture is crumbly. Mix in egg yolk until dough sticks together in large clumps.
3. 3 Grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press dough evenly into the pan. Freeze for 30 minutes. Reserve leftover dough for patching cracks.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. 5 Grease the shiny side of a piece of aluminum foil with butter; place butter-side down over the pastry. Transfer tart pan to a baking sheet.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven, using leftover dough to patch any cracks, until dough looks dry and light brown, about 20 minutes. Peel off aluminum foil; let pastry cool.
7. 7 Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
8. 8 To make the frangipane: Combine 2/3 cup white sugar and 1/3 cup butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in ground almonds. Add egg, egg yolk, 2 teaspoons flour, and cornstarch; beat until frangipane is smooth. Beat in almond extract and vanilla extract.
9. 9 Spread frangipane evenly over pastry. Drain pear halves and dry with paper towels. Cut lengthwise into even slices. Place 1 pear half on a spatula and gently fan out slices; arrange on top of frangipane. Repeat with remaining pear halves.
10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until frangipane is firm to the touch, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

By Gin

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• ✓ almond extract
• cherry chip cake mix
• cherry pie filling
• egg
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a bundt or tube pan.
2. 2 Combine the cake mix, pie filling, almond extract, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly by hand until well moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on rack for 15 minutes; invert cooled cake onto serving plate. Cool completely.
4. 4 Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract in a small bowl. Add drops of water until glaze is drizzling consistency. Spoon glaze over cooled cake.

By Randy

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• coconut
• sweetened condensed milk
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. 2 In large mixing bowl, combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk and extracts; mix well.
3. 3 Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto aluminum foil-lined and generously greased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Immediately remove from baking sheets. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

By ROBIN JOYE

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• almond
• confectioners sugar
• egg white

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

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• almond
• oat flour
• maple syrup

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

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• egg
• butter
• sugar
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Place the eggs into a saucepan with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water; cool the eggs under cold running water. Peel eggs, separate yolks from whites. Sieve or finely grate yolks. Reserve whites for another use.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3 Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg yolks and the almond extract. Slowly mix in the flour, just until incorporated. Use a spritz style cookie maker to press cookies onto prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven just until the edges begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

By CECILIAMORISON

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• egg white
• white sugar
• white sugar
• toffee baking bit

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (130 degrees C). Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 Beat egg whites until very stiff and dry. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar slowly and continue beating until mixture holds its shape.
3. 3 Add flavoring extract. Fold in another 1/4 cup sugar and 1/3 cup finely crushed nut brittle or other crushed candy.
4. 4 Drop or form into desired shapes on parchment covered cookie sheet. You can sprinkle lightly with either more crushed candy or powdered confectioner sugar, if desired. Place in oven for 30-35 minutes until set and delicately brown.
5. 5 To remove baked kisses from paper if you have a problem, lay out a hot, wet towel and place paper with kisses on towel. Let stand about 1 minute and steam will loosen kisses. Slip them off the paper with a spatula.

By Mary Frances Wasson

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• butter
• white sugar
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and almond extract until smooth. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Drop cookies by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets, and press down slightly with the bottom of a glass. Place a whole almond on top of each cookie.
3. 3 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Remove cookies from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

By Anne

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• vanilla sandwich cookie
• strawberry gelatin mix
• butter
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Process cookies in a food processor until mixture resembles fine crumbs, 20 to 30 seconds.
3. 3 Stir together half of the crumbs (about 2 cups), gelatin, melted butter, almond extract, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Spread in even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
5. 5 Place remaining half cookie crumbs in a large bowl. Place cooled strawberry-cookie mixture back in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs, 10 to 12 pulses. Add strawberry-cookie mixture to remaining cookie crumbs, stir until well combined.

By thymeforpineapple

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• cherry pie filling
• dark chocolate cake mix
• egg
• chocolate frosting

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Place cherry pie filling, cake mix, eggs, and almond extract in a large bowl and mix by hand. Pour into a greased and floured 9-inch square pan.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
4. 4 Cool cake on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Frost with chocolate frosting.

By landladyv

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• water
• corn syrup
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together warm water, corn syrup, and almond extract in a small bowl until corn syrup and extract have dissolved.
2. 2 Place confectioners' sugar into a large bowl and pour in corn syrup mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until royal icing is smooth. Store in a lidded container for up to a week; stir thoroughly before using.

By BEVANGELISTA

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• almond
• confectioners sugar
• egg white

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

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• almond
• white chocolate melting wafer
• butter

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

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• almond
• confectioners' sugar
• egg white

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

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• rolled oat
• brown sugar
• vegetable oil
• egg
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine oatmeal, brown sugar and oil in a bowl. Stir to mix well. Cover and let stand at least 5 hours, or overnight.
2. 2 Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets - use non-stick if possible.
3. 3 Add the egg, salt and almond extract to oatmeal and stir well until blended.
4. 4 Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 1-1/2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake 7 or 8 minutes or until edges are browned and center is golden. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on racks.

By Rosina

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• almond
• confectioners' sugar
• water

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

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• almond
• white sugar
• egg white

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

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• egg
• white sugar
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Prepare a 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan by lining bottom with either waxed paper or parchment paper. Grease the paper.
2. 2 Separate the eggs and reserve the whites. Beat egg yolks until thick and tripled in volume. Add sugar slowly, beating until very thick. Slowly fold in nuts and extract. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold them into the yolk mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3. 3 Bake for one hour or until done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn out and remove paper. Cool completely. Cut as needed.

By Rosina

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• butter
• white sugar
• egg yolk
• cake flour
• baking powder
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
2. 2 Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the 3 beaten egg yolks and one teaspoon of almond extract. Mix until well blended.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually sift into the butter mixture and stir well.
4. 4 Chill until firm (2 - 3 hours).
5. 5 Using a cookie press, press out cookies onto a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.

By Christina

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• butter
• sugar
• egg
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Combine the flour and cornstarch; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Fill cookie press and press out dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. 3 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are golden. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

By Pam Mattioda

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• pie crust
• elderberry
• sour cream
• white sugar
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Place one pie crust in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
3. 3 Mix elderberries, sour cream, sugar, flour, and almond extract together gently in a large bowl. Pour into pie crust and spread evenly. Place second pie crust on top; pinch edges to seal. Poke vent holes in the top crust with a sharp knife.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Cool before serving, about 15 minutes.

By sewlisa

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• butter
• brown sugar
• egg
• rice flour
• rice cereal
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Cream butter or margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add almond extract and egg. Beat well. Stir in flour, crispy rice and almonds.
3. 3 Shape into balls one inch in diameter and place on ungreased baking sheets. Press with a floured fork to flatten slightly. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.

By BEULAH M. SCHOTT

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• cream cheese
• white sugar
• egg
• white chocolate
• vegetable shortening
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. 2 Combine cream cheese, sugar, and almond extract in a bowl and whip using an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Pour into the prepared pan.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until set, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours more.
4. 4 Scoop cheesecake into small balls using a melon baller or a tablespoon-sized scoop. Place on a wax paper-covered cookie sheet. Freeze cheesecake balls, 8 hours to overnight.
5. 5 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. Stir in shortening until consistency is smooth and easy to work with.
6. 6 Dip each cheesecake ball into chocolate to coat; replace on the cookie sheet. Garnish with sliced almonds while chocolate is still warm.
7. 7 Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

By wakeupwriting

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• almond
• white sugar
• water

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

Ingredients

• ✓ almond extract
• shortening
• butter
• confectioners' sugar
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. 2 Cream shortening, butter, and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Combine flour and salt in a separate bowl; stir into creamed mixture.
3. 3 Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms begin to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

By TSTEWARD