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Finska Kakor

By: Robin J. 
"Buttery cookies topped with sugar and almonds."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds

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. Cut in strips, 2 1/2 x 3/4 inch. Brush tops lightly with 1 egg white, slightly beaten.
  4. 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. Bake 17 to 20 minutes, or until a delicate brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 111 | Total Fat: 6.9g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2004 by Linda   view full review
This has been our family's favorite holiday cookie for 25 years! It is a great cookie exchange...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2010 by Coralie   view full review
So good, but add a teaspoon of almond extract to the dough for better almond flavor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by Rob's Girl   view full review
Fun fact: "Finska kakor" means "Finnish cookies" BUT in Swedish :P "Suomalaisia kakuja" would...

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