Evergreen Cutouts

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar blend
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup almond paste
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat sugar blend, butter and almond paste until well blended. Beat in the oil, egg, egg white and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Divide into two portions; cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Using a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter and a 1-1/2-in. shaped cookie cutter, cut an equal number of circles and shapes from dough.
  3. Place circles 2 in. apart on ungreased
  4. . Brush one side of shapes with egg white; place egg white side down on circles. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk, water and food coloring; brush over trees. Sprinkle with sugar blend.
  5. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

839 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 58.8g 75% DV
Carbs 62.3g 23% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 12.3g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12415.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 283.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 1583.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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