Best 4 Holiday Almond Tassies Recipes

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Are you searching for a delectable holiday treat that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than almond tassies! These delightful cookies are a classic holiday staple, and their combination of sweet, nutty flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture is sure to be a hit. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect almond tassies to suit your taste. From traditional almond tassies made with a buttery shortbread crust and almond filling to more creative variations featuring chocolate, raspberry, and even pumpkin, there's an almond tassie recipe for everyone. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these mouthwatering holiday treats.

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HOLIDAY ALMOND TASSIES



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I make so many of these fancy tassies, I use up a 7-pound container of almond paste every year! They're one of my family's holiday favorites. -Donna Westhouse, Dorr, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 cans (8 ounces each) almond paste
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Shape into 48 balls. With floured fingers, press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups., For filling, in a large bowl, combine the almond paste, sugar, eggs, orange juice, cream and flour. Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with almonds. , Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 12-13 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before carefully removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND TASSIES



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Almond tassies are a bite-sized miniature tart with a cream cheese crust and sweet almond paste filling. They are not only great for holiday baking, but any time you need a fancy treat.

Provided by thetimelessbaker

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter, (softened)
6 oz. cream cheese, (softened )
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
8 oz. almond paste, (crumbled)
sliced or slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add in flour and mix until a dough forms.
  • Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 1" balls; using a tart tamper or fingers, press dough into bottom and up sides of ungreased mini muffin tins.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine eggs and granulated sugar. Beat until eggs begin to lighten in color. Then, add in crumbled almond paste and mix until smooth.
  • Spoon filling into prepared muffin tins; top each tassie with sliced or slivered almonds.
  • Bake at 325°F for 20-25 minutes; do not allow almond mixture to brown.
  • Allow tassies to cool in pans about 5 minutes, then run knife around edge of each tassie. Allow tassies to cool an additional 5 minutes or until cool enough to remove from pan. Cool tassies completely on wire rack.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND TASSIES



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Provided by Damon Lee Fowler

Categories     Chocolate     Almond     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

Dough:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 3-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all purpose flour
Filling:
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons amaretto or other almond liqueur
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds
1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate morsels or chopped bittersweet chocolate

Steps:

  • For dough:
  • Beat butter, cream cheese, sugar, and salt in large bowl until blended. Stir in flour (dough will be soft and sticky). Scrape dough onto sheet of plastic wrap. Using plastic as aid, shape dough into disk. Cover and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Roll dough into twenty-four 1-inch balls; place 1 dough ball in each of 24 mini (2 x3/4-inch) muffin cups. Chill 15 to 20 minutes. Using floured fingertips, press dough over bottom and up sides of each muffin cup, forming shell. Chill until ready to use, up to 1 day.
  • For filling:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Stir in almonds and chocolate morsels. Spoon filling into shells.
  • Bake tassies until crusts are golden brown and filling is set, 23 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Using small sharp knife, cut around each cookie to loosen, then turn out onto rack and cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight in refrigerator.

ALMOND TASSIES



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Make and share this Almond Tassies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Tarts

Time 30m

Yield 24 tassies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 dash salt
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 whole almonds (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Combine sugar, egg, butter, extracts and salt.
  • Mix in sliced almonds.
  • Place 1 whole almond in each unbaked pastry shell, then spoon almond mixture on top, 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.5, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 15.7, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality almond paste for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have almond paste, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until they form a paste.
  • Be sure to chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overbake the cookies. They should be golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from melting.
  • For a festive touch, you can decorate the cookies with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of melted chocolate.

Conclusion:

Holiday Almond Tassie are a delicious and beautiful cookie that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their delicate almond flavor and creamy filling, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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