Finnish Butter Cookies
3/4 c Butter (no substitutes), softened 1/4 c Sugar 1 t Almond extract 2 c All-purpose flour 1 Egg white 2 tb Sugar 1/3 c Ground almonds
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Stir in extract. Add 1-1/4 cups flour; mix well. Knead in remaining flour. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4" thickness. Cut with a small cookie cutter (1-1/2 to 2"); place on ungreased baking sheets. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over cookies. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds. Bake at 350ºF for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen |