Finnish Christmas Cookies

[nverland]

Finnish Christmas Cookies
Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch Makes about 6 dozen

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup finely chopped almonds
Colored sugar, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Roll out onto a well-floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Brush lightly with egg. Sprinkle with almonds and sugar if desired. Using a fluted pastry cutter or knife, cut into 2-in. x 1-in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.