Instructions: Dutch Hanukkah treat

Mix the flour, sugar and salt; rub the butter in with our hands. Add only half the beaten egg and work very briefly with your hands into a soft ball. Press with the palm of your hand into a 9 inch pie plate lined with wax or parchment paper. Brush the top with the remaining egg.

Bake for 30-40 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven (golden). It will seem much too soft, but will firm with cooling. Turn out when cool. Cut into small squares.

Variations: mix in 1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger or coarsely chopped almonds; flavor with 2-3 drops of vanilla extract.

Sheryl Says: Here is a Dutch Hanukkah treat (Jewish Buttercookie in translation) which is very similar to shortbread.

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