To prepare the almond paste cookies, place the blanched almonds (1) and sugar (2) in a food processor with steel blades and blend until powdered (3). Remember that this step should last only a few ...

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Use your fingers to rub cold, cubed butter into dry ingredients until powdery with some pea-size ...

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