SWEDISH ALMOND RUSKS

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Not too sweet, these nutty, crunchy cookies go well with a cup of hot coffee...and travel well in care packages, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons almond extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extract. Sift together flour, cardamom and baking soda; add alternately with sour cream to creamed mixture. Fold in almonds. Divide dough into 6 parts; shape into logs (like refrigerated cookie dough). Place 3 each on 2 greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes or until light brown. , Remove logs to cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice logs diagonally 1/2 in. thick. Place cookies on sheets; return to oven and bake until light brown. Cool; store in tightly covered containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.