Finnish Shortbread Recipe
Ingredients
| All purpose flour | 4 1⁄4 Cup (68 tbs) | |
| Granulated sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Butter | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Granulated sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Almonds | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), blanched | |
| Egg | 1 , beaten |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 7009 Calories from Fat 3740
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 428 g658.7%
Saturated Fat 237.5 g1187.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 1179.1 mg393%
Sodium 387 mg16.1%
Total Carbohydrates 729 g243.1%
Dietary Fiber 27.4 g109.7%
Sugars 306 g
Protein 88 g175.5%
Vitamin A 229.8% Vitamin C
Calcium 50% Iron 164.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In large bowl combine flour, 1 cup sugar, and salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until like corn meal; then knead until firm. Refrigerate 1 hour.
2. Start heating oven to 375°F.
3. On lightly floured surface, with palms of hands, roll dough into pencil-shaped rolls 1/2 inch thick; cut rolls into 2-inch pieces.
4. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and almonds. Now dip top of each 2-inch piece in egg, then in sugar-almond mixture. Place, nut side up, on lightly greased cookie sheets.
5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until light golden.
6. Cool on wire racks. Store in tightly-covered container; these keep well. Makes about 70.
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