Finnish Christmas Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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My friend bakes these cookies at Christmas, says Judith Outlaw of Portland, Oregon. They're popular at cookie exchanges, but my friend's husband urges her not to trade any of them! Ingredients:
2 cups butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
2/3 cup finely chopped almonds |
colored sugar, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. 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 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Yield: about 6 dozen.
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