FINNISH BUTTER COOKIES

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These crispy Finnish cookies have a delicate texture and wonderful almond flavor! -Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Gradually add 1-1/4 cups flour. Knead in remaining flour. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 in. thickness. Cut with a 1-1/2 to 2-in. cookie cutter; place on ungreased baking sheets. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over cutouts. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds. , Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.