Recipes Finnish Sticks 1 Review Although they're called Finnish Sticks, these almond cookies are beloved in Sweden, where they're one of the most popular snacks for fika, or coffee breaks. Slideshow: More Cookie Recipes By Magnus Nilsson Updated on February 1, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © John Kernick Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Yield: 24 Ingredients 1 1/4 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract 3 tablespoons whole milk 1 large egg, beaten 1 tablespoon finely chopped roasted almonds 1 tablespoon pearl sugar (see Note) Directions In a food processor, combine the 1 1/4 cups of flour, the butter, granulated sugar and almond extract and pulse until a dough forms. Shape into a ball and flatten into a 1-inch-thick disk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat the milk with the egg. Divide the cookie dough in half. On a lightly floured work surface, roll each piece of dough into a 3/4-inch-thick log. Brush the logs with the milk-egg wash and sprinkle with the almonds and pearl sugar. Cut the logs into 2-inch pieces and arrange on a parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until barely golden. Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool before serving. Make Ahead The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days. Notes Note: Pearl sugar is available at specialty food stores and from kingarthurflour.com. Rate it Print