Directions

• In a food processor, process almonds until ground; set aside. In a
• large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to
• creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the ground almonds.
• Divide dough in half; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy
• to handle.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough into a
• 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Cut lengthwise into three strips; cut each
• strip widthwise into six pieces. With a 3/4-in. round cutter, cut
• out a circle in the center of half of the pieces (discard circles).
• Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for
• 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool