Swedish Almond Cake

Thanks to Minette Greenman, who will always be loved as a beloved grandmother!

(Bake at 400F for 8 to 10 minutes; Makes 4 dozen cookies)

Swedish cooks, world renowned for their cookie baking, give us a time-saving tip. Use whole almonds in the dough, then cut through it with a knife to chop the nuts. slightly. Almond slices give decorative pattern when these rich, crisp cookies are sliced and baked.

Sift…
1¾ cups sifted Flour
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Cream together…
¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup other shortening. Gradually add
½ cup sugar, creaming well.

Add…
1 unbeaten egg and
1 tablespoon molasses; beat well.

Blend in…
the dry ingredients gradually. Turn out on a lightly floured board.

Add…
½ cup whole unblanched almonds. Form into a ball. Cut through dough with a sharp knife to chop nuts. Knead dough into a ball to distribute nuts evenly.

Place… on waxed paper and shape into a roll 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper. Chill at least 2 hours overnight.

Cut… into 1/8 inch slices and place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake… In moderately hot oven (400F) 8 to 10 minutes until light golden brown.