3/4 c. butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour
1 egg white
1/3 c. grated almonds, combined with 1 tbsp. sugar

Cream together the butter and 1/4 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in almond extract. Add flour gradually to form a dough. Place in plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll dough out 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured board. Brush with lightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with the almond and sugar mixture.

Cut into 3/4 inch squares. Bake on lightly greased baking sheets in pre-heated 350°F oven for approximately 15 minutes or until lightly golden.

Submitted by: CM