"Almond Butter Sticks are a melt-in-your-mouth delicious, tender cookie made with a cream cheese dough and an almond extract sugar filling..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons almond extract
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon (divided)
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6 ounces cream cheese
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1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 egg, separated (white is reserved for glazing)
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1/3 cup sliced almonds
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1 teaspoon coarse sugar for topping