This is one of the oldest recipes in the family cookbook. It is from our Nana (Barbara Burghart Naff – (1885 to 1953) Jane and I remember her well. She made us wonderful quilts and doll clothes. She was born in Illinois while her father was fighting Indians in Colorado.
Ingredients:
For Crust
3/4 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
2 cups flour
For Filling:
1 cup ground almonds
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 egg whites
Directions:
For crust: Cream butter and sugar, add egg yolks and flour. Work until smooth. Chill at least 1 hour.
For filling: Mix almonds, sugar and egg whites. Beat until smooth and fluffy – about 15 minutes.