Swedish Almond Toasts

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup almonds, blanched and finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 Heat oven to 350F and lightly butter and flour a large baking sheet.
• 2 Stir the eggs, instant coffee, and vanilla in a small bowl until well blended, set aside.
• 3 Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl, set aside.
• 4 Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
• 5 Beat in the egg mixture.
• 6 Gradually add the flour mixture, beating well after each addition.
• 7 Stir in the almonds.
• 8 Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
• 9 On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into 2 logs, each 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and 1 inch thick.
• 10 Place the 2 logs 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
• 11 Bake for 30-40 minutes until lightly browned.
• 12 Set the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
• 13 Remove the logs from the baking sheet and place on a cutting board.
• 14 Using a serrated knife, cut each log diagonally into 3/4 inch thick slices.
• 15 Place the slices upright and 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheet.
• 16 Bake for 20 minutes or until slightly dry.
• 17 Remove the toasts from the baking sheet.
• 18 Cool completely on the wire rack.
• 19 Store in a tightly covered container.