Spritskransar

Description
Served at Christmas time. This recipe has been handed down through my family and is made every Christmas. I can remember my Grandmother making these when I was a boy.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup butter
 * 1/2 cup Sugar
 * 1 egg yolk
 * 1-2 teaspoon almond extract (depending on your taste)
 * 2 1/2 cups flour (sifted twice)

Directions

 * 1) Cream together butter and sugar
 * 2) Mix in egg yolk
 * 3) Add almond extract and beat until creamy.
 * 4) Add flour and mix well.
 * 5) To shape, place dough into cookie press and use the small star shaped cutout, or form into small rings, approximately the size of a quarter.
 * 6) Bake in a hot oven (400 F) 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
 * 7) Cool before putting away.