1 pound of flour (4 cups). The yolks of three eggs. 8 ounces of butter (1 cup). 1/2 teaspoonful of vanilla extract. 6 ounces of sugar (3/4 cup). Sliced almonds or pistachios. The white of one egg.

Cream the butter and add the sugar, yolks of eggs, vanilla, and flour. Add the last of the flour very carefully, as all may not be required. Knead until well mixed, then roll into a thin sheet, cut into rings two inches across, brush over with the white of egg, slightly beaten and sprinkle thickly with thin sliced or chopped almonds or pistachios. Bake a pale straw color.