"Make this for our Sugar Plum Tart...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted and cooled
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1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
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2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise and seeds scraped to loosen
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1/4 teaspoon salt