Finnish Butter Cookies Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), softened (no substitutes)
 Almond extract1 Teaspoon
 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Egg white1
 Sugar2 Tablespoon
 Sugar/Null2 Tablespoon (NULL)
 Almonds1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs), ground

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2750 Calories from Fat 1421

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 163 g250.6%

Saturated Fat 88.8 g444.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 362.9 mg121%

Sodium 395.6 mg16.5%

Total Carbohydrates 264 g88%

Dietary Fiber 12.6 g50.3%

Sugars 64.7 g

Protein 61 g121.8%

Vitamin A 84.4% Vitamin C

Calcium 22.2% Iron 74.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Stir in extract.
Add 1-1/4 cups flour; mix well.
Knead in remaining flour.
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-in.thickness.
Cut with a small cookie cutter (1-1/2 to 2 in.); place on ungreased baking sheets.
Beat egg white until foamy; brush over cookies.
Sprinkle with sugar and almonds.
Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks.
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