how many grams in a tablespoon of almond paste?

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• How much almond paste fills a single thumbprint or filled cookie?
  Most thumbprint and almond-filled cookies take one rounded teaspoon to a level tablespoon of paste per cookie, so 5 to 16 g. A 200 g tube will fill 12 to 40 cookies depending on size. For bear claws and Danish, plan on closer to a full 16 g tablespoon per pastry, since the filling is meant to be the dominant flavor against the laminated dough.
• Can I stir tablespoons of almond paste straight into a batter or oatmeal?
  Cold paste will clump and refuse to disperse. Crumble the 16 g portion with your fingers first, then warm it with a tablespoon of hot milk, cream, or melted butter and whisk into a smooth slurry before folding into batter or stirring into porridge. This is also how you get an even almond layer in muffin tops without leaving raw lumps in the crumb.
• How much almond paste do I need to flavor a glaze or icing?
  One to two tablespoons (16 to 32 g) of almond paste whisked into a cup of powdered-sugar glaze gives a pronounced marzipan note without making the icing greasy. Soften the paste with a teaspoon of warm water or rum first, push it through a fine sieve, then thin with the rest of your liquid. More than two tablespoons and the glaze stops setting up cleanly on stollen or kringle.

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