Diane’s Almond Tarts


Diane's Almond Tarts


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Prep Time:
40 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Additional Time:
5 mins

Total Time:
1 hr

Servings:
24

Yield:
24 tartlets


Ingredients

  • 1cupbutter, softened
  • ½cupconfectioners' sugar
  • 2cupsall-purpose flour
  • ¼cupcornstarch
  • ½cupraspberry jam
  • ½cupbutter
  • ½cupwhite sugar
  • ½cuprice flour
  • ¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2eggs
  • 2teaspoonsalmond extract
  • 1cupconfectioners' sugar
  • 2tablespoonsmelted butter
  • ½teaspoonalmond extract
  • 24maraschino cherries with stems

  • Directions

    In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Shape into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into appropriate size circles with a glass or cookie cutter and press into tart shells. Spoon 1 teaspoon jam into bottom of each shell.

    In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in rice flour and cocoa powder. Beat in eggs and 2 teaspoons almond extract. Fill tarts 2/3 full.

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is set. Allow to cool.

    In a small bowl, Stir together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Spread on tarts. Garnish each tart with a maraschino cherry.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    247 Calories
    13g Fat
    31g Carbs
    2g Protein

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