SWEDISH COCOA BUTTER STICKS

Swedish Cocoa Butter Sticks image

Provided by Cathy Gillespie

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c enriched flour, sifted
1 tsp double-acting baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp cocoa
3/4 c butter
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp cold water
3 Tbsp almonds, blanched, finely chopped
2 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa.
2. Cream butter and gradually add sugar until mixed well.
3. In a separate dish beat egg slightly. Reserving 1 TBS. Add egg (except for the reserved) to the creamed butter mixture.
4. Blend in dry ingredients gradually. Chill 2 hours for easy handling.
5. Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into four parts; mold rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 4" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Flatten to 1/4" thickness with fork that has been dipped in flour to prevent from sticking. Smooth dough at edges to form straight sides.
6. Blend together cold water with reserved egg; brush lightly over shaped cookies.
7. Combine blanched almonds and sugar; sprinkle over cookie.
8. Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes until set, but not browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet.