Finska Kakor

Finnish butter cookies topped with chopped almonds and pearl sugar — simple and irresistible.

3/4 C. Softened Butter
1/4 C. Sugar
1 tsp. Almond Flavoring
2 C. Flour
1 Egg White, slightly beaten
1 tbsp. Sugar
1/2 C. Finely Chopped Blanched Almonds

Finnish Cakes

Mix butter, 1/4 cup of sugar, and flavoring thoroughly. Work in flour with your hands. Chill. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll 1/4 inch thick. Cut into strips 2 1/2" x 3/4". Brush tops with egg white. Sprinkle with mixture of sugar and almonds. Carefully transger to ungreased baking sheet. Bake 17 to 20 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen.