Finska Kakor

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup blanched almonds and finely chopped
• 0.8 cup butter 
• 1  egg white 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 tablespoon sugar white

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Mix butter and sugar thoroughly. Work in flour with hands. Chill dough.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
3. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick.
4. Cut in strips, 2 1/2 x 3/4 inch.
5. Brush tops lightly with 1 egg white, slightly beaten.
6. Sprinkle with mixture of 1 Tablespoon sugar and 1/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds. Carefully transfer several at a time to ungreased baking sheet.
7. Bake 17 to 20 minutes, or until a delicate brown.