Christmas Petits Fours

Christmas Petits Fours
Christmas Petits Fours might be just the dessert you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 1g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 139 calories. This recipe serves 70. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up cream of tartar, egg yolks, confectioners' sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It will be a hit at your Christmas event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, beat eggs and egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored.
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Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture with milk and butter, beating well after each addition. (Batter will be thick).
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Spread evenly into a greased and floured 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
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Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
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5
Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cut a thin slice off each side of cake.
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Cut cake into 1-1/4-in. squares. Freeze cakes.
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In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 226°. Cool to 100°; beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
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Keeping glaze warm, dip cake squares into glaze with a two-tine fork, allowing excess to drip off.
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Place on wire racks over waxed paper.
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Add hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if glaze becomes too thick.
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12
Let dry completely. Decorate with frosting and sprinkles.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In55 m.
Servings70
Health Score0
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