Miniature Dutch Treats

you will need almond paste for this recipe..these are awesome..in my opinion...these is great to take to a carry in..makes lots for just a little time..always the first to disappear off the table..

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Yields: 10 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 6  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2  cups flour

• FILLING

• 3  large eggs
• 1  cup sugar
• 8  ounces almond paste, cut in cubes
•  sliced almonds

Directions

1. in bowl, cream butter and cream cheese, gradually add the flour, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour --
2. roll into 1" balls.
3. press dough in greased miniature muffin tins -- set aside.
4. to prepare FILLING:.
5. beat eggs in a mixing bowl, till light and fluffy -- add sugar, beat well.add almond paste, combine well.
6. spoon a rounded tsp into each cup.top with three almond slices.
7. bake at 325* for 25-30 minutes or lightly browned -- and filling is set.
8. cool for 10 minutes in tins before removing to racks to cool completely.