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Cinnamon Almond Strips

By: Fred Grover 
"When I was young, I could hardly wait for the holidays because I knew these rich cookies would make an appearance on the cookie tray. Now I make them for holidays throughout the year."

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

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup finely chopped almonds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg yolks; mix well. Gradually add flour.
  2. Using a cookie press fitted with a bar disk, press dough into long strips onto ungreased baking sheets. Beat egg whites until stiff; brush over dough. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over strips. Cut each strip into 2-in. pieces (there is no need to separate the pieces).
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm (do not brown). Cut into pieces again if necessary. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by catherinewiebe   view full review
These are FABULOUS! I made them for a neighborhood potluck and they received rave reviews...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by Desiree   view full review
These are great! I decided to make them instead of regular sugar cookies for Santa and I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2010 by JENNYM   view full review
Just made these cookies and they are to die for. They are absolutely delicious and easy to make.

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