MANDELSCHNITTEN
(Almond Cookies)

OVEN 350 degrees

1 lb. ground almonds

1 C. sugar

1 C. Butter (2 sticks)

3 eggs (separate 1 egg white and keep for later use.)

½ tsp. salt

2 ½ to 3 C. flour

 

1 . Beat butter until soft, add sugar gradually. Blend until very light and creamy.

2 . Beat in, one at a time, 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk.

3 .Add salt and ½ to ¾ lb. ground almonds. (Reserve surplus for coating tops.)

4 .Add enough flour to make dough the right consistency to roll. (May chill till ready to roll.)

5 . Roll out 1/8 inch thick; cut into 1" x 2" rectangles.

6 . Brush with slightly beaten egg-white and invert each cookie into a pie-plate with ground almonds, to coat top of each cookie. Place on cookie sheets; bake at 350 o for about 12 to 13 minutes, or until brown around edges. Makes 7 dozen.