A friend bakes these cookies at Christmastime. They're popular at cookie exchanges, but my friend's husband urges her not to trade any of them! —Judith Outlaw, Portland, Oregon
Finnish Christmas Cookies
Finnish Christmas Cookies
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
about 6 dozen
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup finely chopped almonds
- Colored sugar, optional
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually beat in flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll out onto a well-floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Brush lightly with egg. Sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, sugar. Using a fluted pastry cutter or knife, cut into 2x1-in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 89 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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