Another cookie from Better Homes and Gardens. I have not made these yet but wanted to include them so I didn't forget about them. This would be a good food gift...give the log so they can slice and bake and have their home smell wonderful.
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground almonds
Coarse plain and/or colored sugar
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Directions
1. In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg yolks until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour and the almonds.
2. Divide dough in half. Shape each portion of dough into an 8-inch-long roll. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper and chill about 3 hours or until firm enough to slice.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
4. Place coarse plain and/or colored sugar in a shallow dish. Brush rolls with egg white, then roll in sugar to coat. Cut rolls into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place slices 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
5. Bake in the preheated oven about 12 minutes or until edges start to brown. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool. Makes about 54 cookies.
6. To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
