Bohemian Christmas Cookies

Ingredients

 * yolks of 2 hard cooked eggs
 * ⅓ cup butter or shortening
 * ⅓ cup sugar
 * yolk of 1 egg
 * 1 tablespoon milk
 * flour to stiffen for rolling
 * 3 tablespoons finely chopped blanched almonds

Directions

 * 1) First put the hard cooked yolks of eggs through a ricer or sieve and cream with the butter or shortening.
 * 2) Add the sugar, cream again, then stir in the uncooked egg yolk, the milk, and sifted flour.
 * 3) The dough should be stiff enough to roll.
 * 4) Cut into small round shapes with cookie cutters, brush these with beaten egg white and sprinkle with finely chopped almonds.
 * 5) Bake in a slow oven (300°F).