Almond Sticks Love Letters:
For the dough:
1 lb butter
4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 to 1 cup ice water
Filling for strips:
1 lb almond paste, grated
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Mix the crust like pie dough. Do not over handle. Chill 2 hour for easier rolling. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a 15x4 strips.
Mix filling well and divide equally on the 8 strips. Spread down center leaving a 1 inch on each of the narrow ends. Fold end in the 1 inch. Roll up long wise, leaving seam underneath. (Like a burrito) Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush top with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with a little granulated sugar. Bake at 400F for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on rack.
When cold, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze. Reheat when ready to serve. Slice in 1 inch pieces.
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