Sunday, August 12, 2007

ALBANY COOKIES

3/4 pound unsalted butter, softened
3 eggs, beaten
1 pound confectioner's sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
Dash of salt
Walnuts, pecans or almonds
Colored sugar or sprinkles

Cream butter. Add eggs; mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Chill dough overnight.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Drop dough by 1/2 tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Place nut or sprinkle colored sugar on top. Bake until brown around the edges, about 7 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet about 2 minutes before removing.

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