Jan Hagel-Dutch Almond Cookie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
1 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325\u00b0F Separate the egg and set it aside.
Beat the butter and the single cup of sugar together until fluffy.
Add the egg yolk and almond extract and blend thoroughly.
Stir in the flour. It will become crumbly.
Sprinkle evenly into a 10x15 inch pan or cookie sheet, then gently press into the pan to spread it and flatten it.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the dough, pressing lightly.
Beat the egg while until foamy. Spread it over the almonds( yes it is messy).
Combine the single tablespoon of sugar with the cinnamon, and sprinkle it as evenly as possible over all.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until light golden.
Let cool for 10 minutes, cut into squares. Remove from pan onto wire racks to cool completely. Keeps well in a tin or freezer.