Belgian Christmas Cookies

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These are bar cookies, sprinkled with almonds, cinnamon and red and green sugar.

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Steps

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Cream butter with extract.

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Add brown sugar gradually , creaming until fluffy.

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Add eggs , one at a time , beating thoroughly after each addition.

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Sift flour , baking powder , and salt together.

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Add in thirds to creamed mixture , mixing until blended after each addition.

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Turn into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch jelly roll pan and spread evenly to edges.

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Sprinkle a mixture of almonds and cinnamon over batter , then sprinkle with a mixture of red and green sugar.

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Bake at 375f 10 to 12 minutes.

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Cut into bars while still warm.

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About 5 dozen cookies.

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Canadian family cookbook.

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Ingredients

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butter, almond extract, dark brown sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unblanched whole almonds, ground cinnamon, red sugar crystals, green sugar crystals