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    Swedish Kringler


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    Cut 1/2 cup butter into 1 cup of sifted all purpose flour.
    Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons cold water over mixture while tossing and stirring lightly with fork.
    Add water to driest particles, pushing lumps to side, until dough is just moist enough to hold together.
    Form into a rectangle. Flatten to about 1/2" thickness; smooth edges.
    Roll out on floured surface to a 12x9 rectangle. Cut in 1/2x3" strips.
    Place on ungreased baking sheets 4" apart. Set aside.
    Melt 1/2 cup butter in 1 cup of water in pan over medium heat.
    Blend in 1 cup all purpose flour and 1/4 tsp. salt.
    Cook over medium heat, stir constantly, until mixture leaves sides of pan and is smooth and compact.
    Add 3 large unbeaten eggs (or 4 small), 1 at a time, beat vigorously after each until mixture is smooth & glossy.
    Stir in 1/2 tsp almond extract.
    Spread 1/3 of mixture over each strip.
    Bake @ 350°, 55-65 minutes.
    Frost while warm.
    To serve, cut diagonally in 1" bars. Or cut into larger pieces, top with whipped cream and serve as dessert.

    Almond Frosting

    Blend together 1 Tbs of soft butter and 3/4 cup sifted confectioners sugar.
    Add 1-2 Tbs. of cream until of spreading consistency.
    Stir in a 1/2 tsp. almond extract.

    Yield-3 dozen cookies

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