Deerfield Inn Almond Butter Melt-Aways

The Deerfield Inn is a traditional country inn built in 1884 and is an original, full-service inn located in the center of the 350-year-old National Historic Landmark village of Deerfield., Massachusetts. This sweet, perfect bite is a little like a spritz cookie and will melt in your mouth.

• Ready In: 26 mins
• Serves: 144

Ingredients

• 4  ounces almond paste
• 3  cups confectioners' sugar
• 4  eggs
• 2  cups butter
• 5 3⁄4 cups cake flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine almond paste and sugar; beat well.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Add butter and beat until light.
5. Add flour; mix until smooth.
6. With a #4 star tip, pipe onto prepared cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown and centers are set, taking care not to overbake.