Finska pinnar (finnish fingers)

Yield: 48 Servings

Ingredients:

1/2 lb Butter or margarine
1/2 c Sugar
1 Egg; separated
1/2 ts Vanilla
2 1/4 c Flour

Instructions:

Pearl sugar Beat butter until creamy then beat in sugar and egg yolk. Add vanilla. Gradually work in flour to form dough. Chill. Roll dough out into long ropes about 1/2 inch in diameter. Brush ropes with lightly beaten egg white then cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths. Dip each in pearl sugar to coat. Place on greased baking sheets and bake at 350F 15 to 20 minutes. (C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times