Almond Filled Cookie Cake Recipes

ALMOND FILLED COOKIE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325.
• Place cookie sheet in oven to preheat.
• Grease 10 or 9 inch springform pan.
• In large bowl, blend all crust ingredients at low speed until dough forms. If desired, refrigerate for easier handling.
• Divide dough in half; spread half in bottom of greased pan to form crust.
• In small bowl, combine all filling ingredients except whole almonds; blend well.
• Spread over crust to within 1/2 inch of sides of pan.
• Between 2 sheets of waxed paper, press remaining dough to 10 or 9 inch circle.
• Remove top sheet of waxed paper; place dough over filling.
• Remove waxed paper; press dough into place.
• Top with whole almonds.
• Place cake on preheated cookie sheet.
• Bake at 325 for 65-75 minutes or until top is light golden brown.
• Cool 15 minutes; remove sides of pan.
• Cool completely.

ALMOND PILLOW COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and extracts. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough into fourths; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. In a small bowl, combine almond paste, sugar, egg white and vanilla until blended., Roll one portion of dough to 3/8-in. thickness. Working quickly, place scant teaspoonfuls of filling 2-1/2 in. apart over half of dough. Fold dough over; press down around filling to seal. Cut out cookies using a scalloped round 2-1/4-in. cutter. Reroll scraps if desired; repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.