Finska Kakor (Finnish Cakes)(Nut-Studded Butter Strips From Finland) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. soft butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. almond flavoring
2 c. flour
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/3 c. finely chopped blanched almonds

Preparation

Mix butter, 1/4 cup sugar and flavoring thoroughly.
Measure flour by dip-level-pour method or by sifting.
Work in flour with hands.
Chill.
Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Roll 1/4-inch thick.
Cut into strips 2 1/2 x 2/3 inch.
Brush tops with beaten egg white. Sprinkle with mixture of 1 tablespoon sugar and almonds.
Carefully transfer to ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 17 to 20 minutes.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.