Anna Sloman's Mandel Kager
Recipe By :Jean B.
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 2/3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg -- beaten
1 cup shortening -- softened
1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
Sift together dry ingredients.
Add egg, shortening, and butter, and mix well. Mix in almonds.
Chill dough overnight.
Shape into balls about the size of a [large] hazelnut.
Place on greased cookie sheets and flatten with the floured bottom of a
glass.
Brush with egg yolk that has been lightly beaten with water.
Bake 10 minutes at 350F or until lightly browned.
These are somewhat better if they age a tad.