Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. blanched almonds, slivered
  • 2 hard-cooked egg yolks, chilled
  • 1 c. sweet butter, cut into 8 pieces (firm)
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 raw egg yolks
  • 1 Tbsp. brandy
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. raspberry preserves (seedless)
  • confectioners sugar

Method

  • In food processor, separately pulverize almonds and cooked egg yolks; set aside.
  • Cream together in food processor butter and sugar.
  • Add pulverized yolks, raw yolks, brandy and lemon juice. Process briefly.
  • Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nuts and process until combined.