Finnish Christmas Cookies With Almonds


Cookies to give as gifts or to eat yourself.if you don't have a fluted pastry cutter you can use cookie cutters.

Steps


In a mixing bowl , cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in flour.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Roll out onto a well-floured surface to 1 / 4-in.
Thickness.
Brush lightly with egg.
Sprinkle with almonds and sugar if desired.
Using a fluted pastry cutter or knife , cut into 2-in.
X 1-in.
Strips.
Place 1 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees f for 10-12 minute or until lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks.

Ingredients


butter, sugar, all-purpose flour, egg, almonds, colored crystal sugar