Almond Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely ground almonds
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup sugar (fine sugar)
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 300F/150C. Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl whisk together flour, ground almonds and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl or mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar until creamy approximately 2-3 minutes. Add the dry ingredients and mix just to combine. Cover the bowl and chill 30-60 minutes.

4. 4

   Form the dough into golf ball size balls, place on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten with a fork.

5. 5

   Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. Cool 5 - 8 minutes on the baking sheet, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with the glaze if desired before serving. Enjoy!

6. 6

   --- FOR THE GLAZE ---

7. 7

   In a small/medium bowl combine the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla add enough milk until you reach the desired thickness.