Instructions: Grind almonds in blender. Mix 2 tbs almonds with 2 tbs sugar and set aside. Combine remaining almonds, flour, 1/3 cup sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add eg gyolk and almond extract; mix well.

Divide dough into six portions on lightly floured surface.

With floured hands, roll each portion into a rope 12" long.

Brush tops generously with egg white. Sprinkle with reserved almond-sugar mixture. Cut each strip into cookies 2 inches long. Place on-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 14-15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing.

Makes 3 dozen sticks. JM

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