Kaffeebrotchen

Directions

1. 1
   Bring butter to room temperature.
2. 2
   Cream the butter and sugar; add eggs and mix well.
3. 3
   Add vanilla and flour.
4. 4
   Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board.
5. 5
   Cut with cookie cutter and lay on ungreased pans or on waxed paper on breadboard.
6. 6
   Chill several hours or overnight.
7. 7
   Brush with lightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with finely chopped nuts.
8. 8
   Bake at 375° about 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Makes about 12 dozen.