FINNISH BUTTER COOKIES

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These crispy Finnish cookies have a delicate texture and wonderful almond flavor! -Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Gradually add 1-1/4 cups flour. Knead in remaining flour. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 in. thickness. Cut with a 1-1/2 to 2-in. cookie cutter; place on ungreased baking sheets. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over cutouts. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds. , Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Jaco Van Renen
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These cookies are the perfect afternoon snack. They're sweet and satisfying, but not too heavy.


Ellie Osman
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I'm not a big fan of anise, but I still enjoyed these cookies. They're very light and airy.


Randell Thinn
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These cookies are so delicious! I love the anise flavor.


Deo Gratius
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and buttery.


Nhi Hoga
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These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I'll try adding an extra egg yolk next time.


Dewasmika Costha
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the almonds with chopped dried cranberries. The cookies were still delicious.


Adeel Tareen
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Haris nadeem
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard.


Prince Biggerboy
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These cookies are so easy to make. I can't believe I've never made them before.


Mm Mehedi
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I love the anise flavor in these cookies. It's so unique.


Lehlogonolo Grace Sepeng
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These cookies are delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Ne Lo
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The cookies didn't turn out as I expected. I think I overmixed the dough.


Jordan Jackson
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Eainah Jita
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I'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious.


Richard Santana
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they always impress my guests.


Nichole Parham
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Ahvi - Main
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're also a great way to use up leftover butter.


Wyte Lee
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I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Saeed Abdullah
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These Finnish butter cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.