Hippen Masse Cookie Batter

A paste that is used to create decorative shapes, the finished cookies are then incorporated into plated desserts.

METHOD:
1. In a kitchenAid mixer, using a paddle, combine the bread flour, powdered sugar, and almond paste. Blend until a coarse consistency is reached.
2. Slowly add egg whites, scrape down the bowl.
3. Slowly add the milk, scrape down the bowl.
4. Add vanilla.
5. Make a template out of 1/16" thick material. Cutting-out interesting shapes or designs. Be intricate with you design, because the batter will not spread! See 1st picture.
6. Grease and flour a sheetpan, or use a Silpat. Place the template over the Silpat. Spread the batter evenly over the template using a offset spatula, remove the template and repeat. Slide the Silpat onto the sheetpan. See 2nd picture.
7. Bake @ 350F for 6 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. See 3rd picture.
8. Remove from the oven, and curve if desired.

**Chocolate Batter: Add 2 tsp. of cocoa, and 1 Tbsp. of egg whites, to a 1/2 cup of the vanilla batter. Pipe the chocolate batter over the vanilla batter, then bake. You can create interesting patterns and designs!