Sugar Nut Strips Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Unsalted butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Sugar1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Eggs1 Small
 All purpose flour1 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Egg yolk1
 Water1 Teaspoon
 Nuts1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), finley ground

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 343 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23 g35.5%

Saturated Fat 11.2 g55.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 98 mg32.7%

Sodium 135.8 mg5.7%

Total Carbohydrates 29 g9.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.7%

Sugars 11.7 g

Protein 6 g12.1%

Vitamin A 10.7% Vitamin C

Calcium 3.1% Iron 6.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar till fluffy, beat egg into it as well
2. In a dry bowl, sift flour and salt together and mix into the creamed mixture to make a smooth dough; chill for half an hour
3. Roll the dough out on a flour dusted surface to the thickness of an eighth of an inch; trim the edges off and place it, uncut, on a cookie sheet
4. In a bowl, beat egg yolk and water together and brush the dough with it; sprinkle with nuts and bake at 350°F for fifteen minutes

SERVING
5. Before it cools completely, cut into strips 1"X2" and serve when completely cool
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