Blueberry Maple Shortbread Cups

Directions

1. 1
   Place the powdered sugar, flour, cornstarch, almond flour, butter and almond extract into a mixing bowl with a paddle and mix until they come together.
2. 2
   Roll into a log, cut into small pieces and roll into balls.
3. 3
   Chill for a 1/2 hour.
4. 4
   Spray small deep tart molds with oil and place 1 ball in the center of each mold.
5. 5
   Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes until light golden brown.
6. 6
   Take them from the oven and make a depression in the center by pressing the handle of a wooden spoon into the baked dough.
7. 7
   Make the indentation big enough to hold a blueberry.
8. 8
   Let cool and carefully remove from molds.
9. 9
   In a small saucepan bring the maple syrup to a boil.
10. 10
    Turn off the heat and add the blueberries stirring gently to lightly cook them.
11. 11
    Place 1 berry in the center of each shortbread cup and sprinkle with powdered sugar.