Butter Almond Cookies

Old time almond cookies.

• Calories: 144 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• ⅓ cup finely chopped blanched almonds
• ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ tablespoon ground cloves
• ½ tablespoon ground nutmeg
• ½ tablespoon lemon zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the well beaten egg, almonds, sugar, brandy, spices and flour. Mix until mixture is well combined.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.