Almond Rusks Recipe

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I grew up in Scandinavian community and enjoyed many Swedish treats as a child. This is one recipe I've kept through the years, and it's become a favorite snack for my nieces and nephews. It is crunchy yet not too sweet...a delicious treat to take along on any outing!

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Almond Rusks Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 24 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup canola oil
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar and oil. Combine flour, almonds, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture until well combined. Chill until firm.
Divide dough into three pieces. Roll each piece into an 8-in. x 2-in. rectangle; place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300°.
Carefully cut each rectangle into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices cut side down on baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 4 dozen.

If Cooking for Two: Cookies keep well stored in airtight container.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 219 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 132 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Almond Rusks in Reminisce September/October 1993, p49