Posted by: Schmitty 10-25-99 3:21 AM
Sugared Almond Sticks
2/3 cup unblanched almonds, ground
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 unbeaten egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Grind almonds.
Mix 2 tablespoons of ground almonds with 2 tablespoons sugar, reserve.
Combine remaining ground almonds with flour, salt and sugar.
Cut in butter until particles are fine.
Add unbeaten egg yolk and almond extract; mix well to form a dough.
Divide into 2 portions.
Roll each portion with floured hands on a lightly floured surface to a strip 12 inches long.
Place six strips side by side.
Brush tops generously with slightly beaten egg white; sprinkle with reserved almond sugar mixture.
Cut across all six strips at one time to make 1 1/2 inch pieces.
Separate cut pieces of each strip and place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in moderate oven 350 degrees 14 to 18 minutes until light golden brown.
Makes 4 dozen cookies.