Mini Almond Pastries

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all ingredients except 1/4 cup sugar and puff pastry in bowl.
2. 2
   Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed; set aside.
3. 3
   Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon sugar on surface of pastry cloth.
4. 4
   Unfold 1 sheet puff pastry on sugared surface; sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon sugar.
5. 5
   Roll puff pastry sheet to 12-inch square.
6. 6
   Cut square into 2 (12x6-inch) rectangles.
7. 7
   Spread 1/4 (about 3 tablespoons) almond paste mixture onto each rectangle.
8. 8
   Fold 1/2 inch of both 12-inch sides in toward center of pastry, working with 1 (12x6-inch) rectangle at a time.
9. 9
   Continue folding both 12-inch sides, 1/2 inch at a time, until 12-inch sides meet in center.
10. 10
    Fold one 12-inch side on top of other 12-inch side; tightly press layers together.
11. 11
    Repeat with remaining 12x6-inch rectangle.
12. 12
    Repeat with remaining sheet of pastry.
13. 13
    Wrap each pastry roll in plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
14. 14
    Heat oven to 400F.
15. 15
    Cut pastry rolls into 1/2-inch slices.
16. 16
    Place slices 2 inches apart onto greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
17. 17
    Bake 7-11 minutes or until lightly browned.
18. 18
    Immediately remove from baking sheets.