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Butter Almond Cookies

By: Kit Gay

"Old time almond cookies."

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
1/2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons brandy
2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the well beaten egg, almonds, sugar, brandy, spices and flour. Mix until mixture is well combined.
On a lightly floured surface roll the mixture to 1/4 inch thick and cut with round cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place cookies onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.