Dutch treats (Cookies)

 

About 3 dozen

• 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cut into cubes
• Sliced almonds

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and cream cheese ; gradually add the flour.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
3. Roll into 1-in. balls ; press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups, set aside.
4. For filling, beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy ; add sugar and mix well.
5. Beat in the almond paste ; spoon a rounded teaspoonful into each cup.
6. Top each with three almond slices ; bake at 325F (170C) for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and filling is set.
7. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks.

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