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How to make chocolate-raspberry almond spritz? Simple! Chocolate-Raspberry Almond SpritzPosted by Chyrel at recipegoldmine.com 12/8/2001 5:55 pmMakes: 2 1/2 dozen1/2 cup blanched whole almonds3/4 cup granulated sugar2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup softened butter1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate3 tablespoons seedless raspberry jamHeat oven to 350 degrees F.In food processor with knife blade attached, blend almonds with sugar, pulsing processor on and off until almonds are finely ground. (Or, in blender, grind almonds with sugar in batches.) On low speed, beat almond mixture, flour, butter, almond extract, salt, and egg just until blended, scraping bowl occasionally with rubber spatula. Spoon dough into large decorating bag with large star tube (about 3/4-inch diameter). Pipe dough into teardrop shapes (about 2 x 1 1/2 inches), 1 inch apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake cookies 12-14 minutes until lightly browned around edges.Allow cookies to cool slightly on cookie sheets. Remove to racks to cool completely. When cookies are cool, prepare Chocolate-Raspberry Filling. Spread about 1 rounded teaspoon filling onto flat side of half of cookies. Top with remaining cookies, flat-side down, to make filled cookies. In saucepan over low heat, heat cream to boiling.Meanwhile, finely chop chocolate and place in small bowl with 3 tablespoons jam. Pour hot cream over chocolate mixture; let stand 1 minute. Stir chocolate mixture until smooth. Refrigerate until chocolate mixture is firm enough to spread, about 15-18 minutes. If mixture becomes too firm, let stand at room temperature until slightly softened. Beads Beads 7 Rqre Matched Feather Venetian Trade Beads.

How to make koulourakia (greek butter twist)? Simple! Koulourakia (Greek Butter Twist)3/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup shortening1 cup granulated sugar3 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 egg yolk, beaten1 tablespoon water2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 to 3 teaspoons sesame seedsCream butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed of electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract; beat until blended. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing after each addition. Chill dough 1 to 2 hours.Divide dough into fourths. Divide each fourth into 16 portions. Roll each portion into a 4-inch rope; fold each rope in half, and twist. Place twists 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Combine egg yolk and water; brush over twists. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and sesame seeds. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately transfer to wire racks to cool. Sranley No 112 Scraper Plane Sranley No 112 Scraper Plane Stanley No 112 Scraper Plane.