Finnish Butter Cookies

Finnish Butter Cookies


1. Cream butter and 1/4 cups sugar.

2. Stir in almond extract.

3. Add 1 1/4 cups flour and mix well.

4. Knead in remaining 3/4 cups flour.

5. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

6. Roll out onto a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.

7. Cut with a 1 1/2-2 inch cookie cutter.

8. Place on ungreased baking sheets.

9. Beat egg white until foamy and brush over cookies.

10. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and almonds.

11. Bake at 350 F until lightly browned, about 7-8 minutes.

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