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Toasted Almond Mini "Cakes"

Prep time

30 min

Total time

1 hr 30 min

Servings

Makes 8 servings.

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    Ingredients
    • 32 NILLA Wafers
    • 1/2 cup butter, softened
    • 3 Tbsp. milk, divided
    • 1/2 tsp. instant espresso
    • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
    • 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
    • 4 maraschino cherries, halved
Preparation
  • Beat butter and sugar in medium bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add 2 Tbsp. milk and extract; mix well.
  • Add remaining milk to espresso in small bowl; stir until dissolved.
  • Brush wafers with espresso mixture. Spread top of each wafer with 1 tsp. frosting. Stack in 8 piles of 4 wafers each to make mini "cakes." Spread tops with remaining frosting.
  • Garnish with nuts and cherries.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Recipe Tips

Vanilla-Coconut Mini "Cakes"Prepare as directed, omitting the espresso and substituting vanilla extract for the almond extract. Brush wafers with milk; frost and stack as directed. Garnish with 1-1/2 cups toasted sweetened flaked coconut instead of the almonds.

Size WiseSweets can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions.

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Amount per serving Calories 350
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g
Saturated Fat 9g
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 35mg
Sodium 160mg
Carbohydrate 37g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 8% DV
Vitamin C 0% DV
Calcium 4% DV
Iron 4% DV

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