Finnish Butter Cookies

3/4 c Butter (no substitutes), softened
1/4 c Sugar
1 t Almond extract
2 c All-purpose flour
1 Egg white
2 tb Sugar
1/3 c Ground almonds

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Stir in extract. Add 1-1/4 cups flour; mix well. Knead in remaining flour.

Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4" thickness. Cut with a small cookie cutter (1-1/2 to 2"); place on ungreased baking sheets.

Beat egg white until foamy; brush over cookies. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds.

Bake at 350�F for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Yield: 4 dozen