Norwegian Sandbakkel

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together the flour and sugar.
2. 2
   Cut in the butter until blended.
3. 3
   In a separate small bowl mix the water, almond extract, and egg yolk.
4. 4
   Using a fork mix together the wet and dry ingredients into a dough.
5. 5
   Knead until smooth.
6. 6
   Wrap the ball well with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8. 8
   Roll dough into 1 inch balls and press with your thumb down into the cookie molds or small tart molds.
9. 9
   Press so that the dough is all of the way up the side of the molds.
10. 10
    Prick the unbaked tarts with a fork to keep them from puffing up and deforming during baking.
11. 11
    Bake cookies for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.
12. 12
    Cool cookies in molds on a wire rack for 10 minutes before carefully removing to cool completely.
13. 13
    Store in an airtight container until served.