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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar)
- 3 whole Eggs
- 1/2 pound Chopped nuts
- 1 tablespoon Mocha essence (Or 1 square (1 ounce) of bitter chocolate, melted, or 1 teaspoon of vanilla.)
- 24 pieces Ladyfingers
- 12 pieces Macaroons
- 1/2 pint Heavy cream
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Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue to beat for about 20 minutes, until the mixture is very light and airy. Stir in the chopped nuts and mocha essence (or melted chocolate or vanilla).
- 2Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan. Arrange the ladyfingers around the edge of the pan. Place the macaroons at the bottom of the pan. Pour the prepared filling over the macaroons.
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