Finska Kakor

4 Reviews

“Buttery cookies topped with sugar and almonds.” - by Robin J.

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

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Original recipe yields 4 dozen

Directions

Mix butter and sugar thoroughly. Work in flour with hands. Chill dough.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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.
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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
111 cal
6%

Fat
6.9 g
11%

Carbs
11 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (4)

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Linda

Dec. 24, 2004

"This has been our family's favorite holiday cookie for 25 years! It is a great cookie exchange cookie...quick to make because they don't spread very much..so you can bake many of them on a single shee..." See moret..great with coffee."

Coralie

Dec. 9, 2010

"So good, but add a teaspoon of almond extract to the dough for better almond flavor...." See more"

Rob's Girl

Nov. 18, 2010

"Fun fact: "Finska kakor" means "Finnish cookies" BUT in Swedish :P "Suomalaisia kakuja" would be the Finnish translation. Def reminds me of the old country. Holla!..." See more"

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