Busters Recipes

Mandelschnitten (Almond Cookies)

Preheat oven to 350F (180C)

1 lb. (450 g) ground almonds

1 cup (250 ml) sugar

1 cup (250 ml) Butter (2 sticks, 225 g)

3 eggs (separate 1 egg white and keep for later use.)

1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt

2+1/2 to 3 cups (625 to 750 ml) flour

1. Beat butter until soft, add sugar gradually. Blend until very light and creamy.

2. Beat in, one at a time, 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk.

3.Add salt and 1/2 to 3/4 lb. (125 to 350 g) ground almonds.

(Reserve surplus for coating tops.)

4.Add enough flour to make dough

the right consistency to roll. (May chill till ready to roll.)

5. Roll out 1/8 inch (5 mm) thick; cut into 1" x 2" (2.5 x 5 cm) rectangles.

6. Brush with slightly beaten egg-white and invert each cookie into a pie-plate with ground almonds, to coat top of each cookie. Place on cookie sheet; bake at 350F (180C) for about 12 to 13 minutes, or until brown around edges. Makes 7 dozen.