Finnish Almond Cookies

Directions

1. 1

   2 c All-purpose flour 3/4 c Butter or margarine,softened 1 ts Almond extract 1/4 c Sugar 1 tb Sugar 1 Egg, separated 2/3 c Sliced blanched a

2. 2

   With hands, knead ingredients until well-blended and mixture holds together

3. 3

   Mixture will appear dry at first -- of too dry, add about 1 tablespoon of water while kneading.) Preheat oven to 375 degrees

4. 4

   On lightly floured surface with lightly floured rolling pin, roll half of dough into a 10" x 9" rectangle

5. 5

   With pastry brush, brush dough with half of egg white

6. 6

   sprinkle half of almonds and 1 tablespoon sugar

7. 7

   Cut dough into 15 3" x 2" rectangles

8. 8

   WIth pancake turner, place cookies on ungreased cookie sheet