Yield: 6 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ¾ cup | Butter or margarine |
| ¼ teaspoon | Salt |
| ⅓ cup | Sugar |
| 1 \N | Egg slightly beaten |
| 1 teaspoon | Almond extract |
| ¼ cup | Almonds, finely chopped |
| 2 cups | Flour |
| ⅓ cup | Sugar + 1/4 t |
Beat butter with the ⅓ cup sugar and almond extract until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt and mix well with hands. On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a roll 6 inches long. Cut the roll lengthwise into 6 equal parts. Shape each of the 6 parts into a role 12 inches long and ¾ inch in diameter. Cut each of these rolls into 6 (2 inch long) pieces. Place them on a greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart. Mix the ¼ t of sugar with the chopped almonds. Brush logs lightly with the egg and sprinkle with mixture of almonds and sugar. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool.