German almond cookies. This recipe is from my high school German teacher. They were very good!
INGREDIENTS (for 3 servings):
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 11 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons any flavor fruit jam
PREPARATION:
Mix flour and butter or margarine.
Separate egg. Add almonds, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk to the flour mixture. Mix to dough consistency with hands.
Cover and chil dough for 1 hour.
Roll and cut into desired shapes. Brush with egg white.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until done. Let cool. Spread jam on half of the cookies and top with other half.