Ingredients for Almond Pastry Sticks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Almond Pastry Sticks
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Stir well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 4 ounces cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the wet ingredients.
- Mix on low speed until the dough just comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
- Divide the dough in half.
- Roll out the first half of the dough into a large rectangle (approximately 12x18 inches).
- Sprinkle evenly with 1/3 of the sugar mixture.
- Fold the dough in thirds, like a letter, then rotate the dough 1/4 turn.
- Roll out again to a rectangle and repeat steps 8 and 9 two more times.
- Roll out the dough one final time to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 36 cookies (12 rows x 3 columns).
- Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8-9 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
11g
Carbs
2g
