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Pastry cookies, Jan Hagels

Source of Recipe

Dutch


List of Ingredients

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg, separated
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon water
8 ounces sliced almonds



Recipe

Beat together butter, sugar and egg yolk until light and fluffy. stir in flour and cinnamon. Divide dough into thirds and spread thinly (1/8 inch),over 3 small greased baking sheets.
Beat egg whites and water in a small bowl until frothy. Spread over dough. Sprinkle the almonds over top evenly.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Slice into diamond shapes while still hot.