1 c. butter, softened
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar
1 lg. egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. finely chopped almonds
1/2 c. poppy seeds
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
Colored sugar or Swedish pearl socker

Beat butter and sugar in mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla and cinnamon and beat 2-3 minutes. Add nuts and poppy seeds; beat 1 minute more. Gradually stir in flour and salt. Refrigerate until dough is firm, about 3 hours.

Shape into 2 rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Roll in 2 tablespoons sugar. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate 3 hours.

Preheat oven 325 degrees F. Roll logs in colored sugar if desired, I roll mine in coarse Swedish pearl sugar. Slice dough 1/4 inch thick. Bake 20 minutes or until edges are beginning to brown. Cool on wire racks. Makes 6 dozen, 70 calories each.