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Sand Dollar Cookies
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3/4 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons almond extract 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten Slivered almonds and cinnamon-sugar
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in extract. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Roll dough between waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-1/2-in. round cookie cutter dipped in flour. Using a floured spatula, place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with egg. Decorate with almonds and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 325° for 12-16 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Yield: 9 cookies.
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