Almond Sticks Or Love Letters Recipe

• 1 lb butter
• 4 c. sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking pwdr
• 3/4 x to 1 c. ice water
• 1 lb almond paste, grated
• 2 c. sugar
• 3 x Large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla

1. Mix the crust like pie dough.
2. Don't over handle.
3. Refrigerate2 hour for easier rolling.
4. Divide dough into 8 equal pcs.
5. Roll each into a 15X4 strips.
6. Mix filling well and divide equally on the 8 strips.
7. Spread down center leaving a 1 inch on each of the narrow ends.
8. Fold end in the 1 inch.
9. Roll up long wise, leaving seam underneath.
10. (Like a burrito) Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
11. Brush top with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with a little granulated sugar.
12. Bake at 400F for 25-30 minutes.
13. Cold on rack.
14. When cool, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.
15. Reheat when ready to serve.
16. Slice in 1 inch pcs.
17. These are traditional here in our area that has a Dutch Village called Lynden.
18. It would not be a holiday with out them.

butter, sugar, salt, baking pwdr, water, almond paste, sugar, eggs, vanilla

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/almond-sticks-or-love-letters-64051 (may not work)