Maids-of-Honor Recipe

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Maids-of-Honor
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup flour and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until smaller than peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of milk at a time over the dough until moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2 inch circles using a cookie or biscuit cutter. Press circles into the bottom and up the sides of ungreased mini muffin cups. set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon flour. Beat in the eggs and sherry, then stir in the ground almonds. Place 1/4 teaspoon of jam into the bottom of the lined cups. Cover with 1 tablespoon of the almond mixture.
  4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly before removing from muffin tins to cool on wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1200.77 Kcal (5027 kJ)
Calories from fat 623.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69.33g 107%
Cholesterol 260.82mg 87%
Sodium 144.89mg 6%
Potassium 550.04mg 12%
Total Carbs 125.34g 42%
Sugars 65.66g 263%
Dietary Fiber 7.49g 30%
Protein 26.62g 53%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 211.5mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 372.84 Kcal (1561 kJ)
Calories from fat 193.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.53g 107%
Cholesterol 80.99mg 87%
Sodium 44.99mg 6%
Potassium 170.79mg 12%
Total Carbs 38.92g 42%
Sugars 20.39g 263%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 30%
Protein 8.27g 53%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 1mg 18%
Calcium 65.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 29
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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