Napoleons Hat Cookies
From bakermel 18 years ago
- 10 minutes to make
- Serves 24
I found this cookie recipe in one of my International cookbooks--it sounded like a really pretty and tasty cookie! :)
Ingredients
- 2 c. AP flour shopping list
- 1/4 tsp. salt shopping list
- 3/4 c. butter or margarine shopping list
- 1/2 c. Baker's sugar shopping list
- 2 egg yolks shopping list
- 1 tsp. real vanilla extract shopping list
- 2 egg whites shopping list
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar shopping list
- 1/3 c. powdered sugar shopping list
- 1 c. almonds, ground shopping list
How to make it
- Stir together flour and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter or margarine with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
- Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla; beat well.
- Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture and beat until well combined.
- Cover and chill 1 hour.
- For almond paste filling: In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form (tips curl).
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).
- Fold in ground almonds.
- Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut into 3-inch circles.
- Place about 1 rounded teaspoon of the almond filling in center of each circle.
- Fold up and pinch 3 sides to form a 3 cornered hat, leaving the top of the filling exposed.
- Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake @ 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove; cool on a wire rack.
The Rating
Reviewed by 6 people-
Sounds great!
bluewaterandsand
in GAFFNEY loved it
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Woww!! Thanks Melinda for this one...I was looking for a similar one.The picture is really great.
ahmed1
in Cairo loved it
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How beautiful and they look delicious. I swear I've had these before but can't remember where, but they were fantastic. I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks again, Melinda - great post!
lunasea
in Orlando loved it
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