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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or 1 cup other shortening
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white, for glazing
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut shortening into flour as for piecrust.
  • Combine beaten eggs, cream, vanilla, sugar and salt.
  • Add to flour and shortening mixture and chill.
  • Form into rolls about 8 inches long and as thick as a pencil.
  • Mix egg white with milk.
  • Brush pretzels with egg white/milk mixture and sprinkle with chopped almonds.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.