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DUTCH LETTERS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



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These S-shaped super flaky butter pastries filled with almond paste and topped with crunchy sugar are popular in both Iowa and Holland during the Christmas season. Here's a recipe that will let you make and enjoy them all year round. —Shirley De Lange, Byron Center, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 01 hours 20 minutes

Prep Time 50 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 28 pastry pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (8 ounces) almond paste
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
DOUGH:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold butter
1 cup ice water
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the almond paste, sugar, egg and extract until smooth. Divide into 4 portions. On lightly floured waxed paper, roll each portion into a 12x1/2-in. rope; set aside., In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into 4 portions. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a 14x6-in. rectangle. Place 1 almond paste rope in the center of each rectangle. Moisten long edges of dough; fold over filling. Press seam to seal; tuck in ends., Transfer seam side down to greased baking sheets; form each into an "S" shape. Whisk egg white and water; brush over dough. Using a fork, prick tops at 1-in. intervals to vent., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. To serve, cut into 2-in. pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, FatContent 16g fat (9g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 42mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 182mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.

BLACK BOTTOM CUPCAKES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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This recipe's been in our family for years, but these cupcakes still go quick each time I make them. So I always double or triple the ingredients! You'll likely see what I mean if you make them at your place—I can't remember anyone who's tried them for the first time not asking for seconds. —Julie Briceland, Windsor, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
CUPCAKES:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
Sugar
Chopped almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and salt until smooth. Stir in chips; set aside. , For cupcakes, in a large bowl, beat the sugar, water, oil, egg, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended. , Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups half full with chocolate batter. Drop a heaping tablespoonful of cheese mixture in center of batter of each cupcake. Sprinkle with sugar and chopped almonds if desired. , Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, FatContent 9g fat (4g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 28mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 148mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.

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