Almond Crescent (Mandelhorn)

Directions

Filling: Beat almond paste, butter, and sugar in a small bowl until smooth and well blended.

Roll pastry on floured surface to two 20 x 15 rectangles. Trim edges evenly. With a sharp knife cut into twelve 5 inch squares.

Spoon filling onto one corner of each square, dividing evenly. Starting with filled corner, roll square up to the diagonally opposite corner. Place point side down 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Curve into crescent shape.

Let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.

Brush with egg; sprinkle with sugar and almonds. Place in hot oven (400 F) lower heat immediately to 350℉ (180℃), then bake 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed and golden. Remove to wire rack; cool.