{"product_id":"2940013620872","title":"The Big Book Of Cookies - Almond Bars, Almond Bonbons, Anise Biscotti, Almond-Filled Crescents, Almond Macaroons, Animal Cookies, Anise Biscotti, Applesauce-Granola Cookies, Apricot-Cherry Bars, Banana-Cornmeal Cookies, Banana-Ginger Jumbles, and more...","description":"SNEAK PEAK:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlmond Bars \u003cbr\u003e1 package white cake mix\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened\u003cbr\u003e2 eggs\u003cbr\u003eAlmond Topping -- (recipe follows)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALMOND TOPPING\u003cbr\u003e2\/3 cup sliced almonds\u003cbr\u003e2\/3 cup butter or margarine\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 cup sugar\u003cbr\u003e1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon milk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeat oven to 350º. Beat cake mix (dry), butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until dough forms or mix with a spoon. Press in bottom of ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1\/2 × 10 1\/2 × 1 inch. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and crust begins to pull away from sides of pan or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImmediately spread Topping over crust. Set oven control to broil. Place pan on middle rack in oven. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until Topping is golden brown and bubbly (watch carefully-Topping burns easily). Cool completely. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALMOND TOPPING:\u003cbr\u003eCook all ingredients in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens slightly.\u003cbr\u003eAlmond Bonbons \u003cbr\u003eAmount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method\u003cbr\u003e-------- ------------ -------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e1 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened\u003cbr\u003e1\/3 cup powdered sugar\u003cbr\u003e2 tablespoons milk\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 teaspoon vanilla\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 (7 ounce) package almond paste (7- or 8-ounce size) Almond Glaze -- (recipe follows)\u003cbr\u003eSliced almonds -- toasted, if desired (see Notes)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALMOND GLAZE\u003cbr\u003e1 cup powdered sugar\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 teaspoon almond extract 4 teaspoons milk (4 to 5 teaspoons) \u003cbr\u003eHeat oven to 375º. Beat flour, butter, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Cut almond paste into 1\/2-inch slices; cut each slice into fourths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShape 1-inch ball of dough around each piece of almond paste. Gently roll to form ball. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set and bottom is golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Dip tops of cookies into Almond Glaze. Garnish with sliced almonds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eALMOND GLAZE:\u003cbr\u003eMix all ingredients until smooth and spreadable.\u003cbr\u003eAlmond Macaroons \u003cbr\u003eAmount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method\u003cbr\u003e-------- ------------ -------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e1 (7 ounce) package almond paste (7 or 8 ounces) 1\/4 cup all-purpose flour\u003cbr\u003e1 1\/4 cups powdered sugar\u003cbr\u003e1\/4 teaspoon almond extract\u003cbr\u003e2 egg whites\u003cbr\u003e3 dozen blanched whole almonds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrease cookie sheet. Break almond paste into small pieces in large bowl. Stir in flour, powdered sugar and almond extract. Add egg whites. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003escraping bowl occasionally, until smooth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003einch cookies about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet. Top each with almond. Refrigerate 30 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeat oven to 325º. Bake about 12 minutes or until edges are light brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Store in airtight container.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlmond-Filled Crescents\u003cbr\u003eServing Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00\u003cbr\u003eCategories : Chapter 6 Rolling in Dough \u003cbr\u003eAmount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method\u003cbr\u003e-------- ------------ -------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e1 cup powdered sugar\u003cbr\u003e1 cup whipping (heavy) cream\u003cbr\u003e2 eggs\u003cbr\u003e3 3\/4 cups all-purpose flour\u003cbr\u003e1 teaspoon baking powder\u003cbr\u003e1\/2 teaspoon salt\u003cbr\u003e1 (7 ounce) package almond paste (7 or 8 ounces) 3\/4 cup butter or margarine -- softened Easy Glaze -- (recipe follows)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEASY GLAZE\u003cbr\u003e1 cup powdered sugar\u003cbr\u003e6 teaspoons milk (6 to 7 teaspoons)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMix powdered sugar, whipping cream and eggs in large bowl with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt (dough will be stiff). Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeat oven to 375º. Break almond paste into small pieces in medium bowl; add butter. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed until fluffy (tiny bits of almond paste will remain).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoll one fourth of dough at a time into 10-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Spread one fourth of almond paste mixture (about 1\/2 cup) over circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges, beginning at rounded edge. Place on ungreased cookie sheet with points underneath. Repeat with remaining dough and almond paste mixture. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrizzle with Glaze.\u003cbr\u003eEASY GLAZE:\u003cbr\u003eMix ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle.\u003cbr\u003eAnimal Cookies \u003cbr\u003eAmount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method\u003cbr\u003e-------- ------------ -------------------------------1\/2 cup granulated sugar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTO BE CONTINUED... Buy now and get all the recipes!","brand":"S.H.W.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082993746160,"sku":"2940013620872","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013620872_p0.jpg?v=1763583119","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013620872","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}