Finnish Cookie Sticks

Light and crispy cookies that are a Finnish tradition!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 815 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup butter, softened
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 large eggs eggs, beaten
• 1 ½ cups finely chopped almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 egg and almond extract. Combine the salt and flour; stir into the sugar mixture with your hands until a smooth dough forms. Roll dough into log shaped pieces about 1/2 inch thick and 2 to 3 inches long. Dip each piece in the beaten eggs, then in remaining 1/2 cup sugar and then roll them in almonds. Place them 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.