Finnish Almond Cookies
3/4 cup (180 ml) butter
1/4 cup (60 ml) plus 1 Tbs (15 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract
2 cups (500 ml) sifted all-purpose flour
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 cups (125 ml) finely chopped blanched almonds
- Beat the butter, 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar, and almond extract until thoroughly combined. Stir in the flour and mix well with your hands.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Roll on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (5 mm). Cut into strips about 2 1/2 x 3/4 inches (7 x 2 cm). Brush with the beaten egg white. Combine the chopped almonds with the remaining tablespoon (15 ml) of sugar and sprinkle over the dough.
- Carefully transfer to an ungreased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven just until the cookies are very lightly browned, 17 to 20 minutes.
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Makes about 4 dozen.
