FINNISH CHRISTMAS COOKIES WITH ALMONDS

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Cookies to give as gifts or to eat yourself.If you don't have a fluted pastry cutter you can use cookie cutters.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup finely chopped almonds
colored crystal sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in flour.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Roll out onto a well-floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness.
  • Brush lightly with egg. Sprinkle with almonds and sugar if desired.
  • Using a fluted pastry cutter or knife, cut into 2-in. x 1-in. strips.
  • Place 1 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minute or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 101, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.2

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