Hippen

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupAlmond paste
1cupConfectioners sugar
4largesEgg whites
½cupCake flour
2tablespoonsCream

Directions

Mix almond paste and sugar until mixture is size of peas. Add egg whites slowly and continue blending. Add the cake flour all at once and blend in. Add the cream slowly and blend. This mix or any unused portions can be kept, covered, in the refrigerator for one month.

To use for designs:

Pipe desired shapes onto lightly greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until designs are thoroughly brown. Let cool on pan until hard.

Yield: 2 cups hippen

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