Dutch Letters

Directions

1. 1
   Mix butter and flour.
2. 2
   Stir in water and mix well.
3. 3
   Chill overnight or longer.
4. 4
   Beat almond paste with an electric mixer until smooth; add sugar, eggs and vanilla.
5. 5
   Mix well and chill. When ready to bake, divide dough and filling into 14 equal parts. Roll 1 section of dough into a 14 x 4-inch strip.
6. 6
   Then take a section of filling and spread it down the center of dough strip. Lap one side of dough over the filling, then the other side and pinch ends shut.
7. 7
   Place on greased cookie sheet with seams on bottom.
8. 8
   Brush tops with beaten egg whites and sprinkle sugar on top.
9. 9
   Prick with fork every 2 inches for steam to escape.
10. 10
    Bake at 400° for 30 minutes.