FINNISH COOKIE STICKS

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Light and crispy cookies that are a Finnish tradition!

Provided by MISS_MARSH

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ cups finely chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 egg and almond extract. Combine the salt and flour; stir into the sugar mixture with your hands until a smooth dough forms. Roll dough into log shaped pieces about 1/2 inch thick and 2 to 3 inches long. Dip each piece in the beaten eggs, then in remaining 1/2 cup sugar and then roll them in almonds. Place them 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.8 calories, Carbohydrate 86 g, Cholesterol 205.3 mg, Fat 46.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 363 mg, Sugar 34.9 g

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