I don't know about you, but I crave something sweet very often and that can sometimes be a big problem. One of my favorite ...

Rather than make long logs (or ... The day before you plan to turn these lengths of almond paste into banket bars, take the puff pastry out of the freezer and put it in the fridge to thaw.

Wrap dough in plastic or cover bowl with a towel. Transfer to refrigerator to rest while you make almond paste. In a food processor, combine almond flour and powdered sugar, and process to combine.

Make the crust: Mix the ground almonds, melted butter, and sugar together in a small bowl. Pour into an 8-by-8-inch square pan (or 8 1/2-inch round) lined with parchment paper. Use the back of the ...