Sherry Biscuits

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Ingredients

pound butter

pound flour

pound sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 egg yolks

Chopped almonds and sugar

2 tablespoons brandy

2 tablespoons sherry

Preparation

Cream the butter and sugar together, Add egg yolks and beat well, then add brandy and sherry, Stir in sifted flour, Roll out 1/4 inch thick, Glaze with beaten white of egg, Sprinkle thickly with cinnamon, chopped almonds, and sugar and press with rolling pin to give firmness, Cut into fingers, Bake in a moderate oven about 30 minutes.