Dutch Spice Cookies

Name: Dutch Spice Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 40 cookies.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; 1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed; 1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 cup finely chopped slivered almonds

My sister gave me the recipe for these cookies, which have become a holiday tradition at our house. My kids tear into the spicy, crisp cookies right out of the oven. I prefer them cooled - but it's risky waiting. I might not get any!

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed
1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup finely chopped slivered almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, spices, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in milk and almonds.
Roll dough into a 16-in. x 10-in. rectangle between two sheets of waxed paper. Cut into 2-in. squares. Cover with waxed paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Place squares 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 375° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.