Dutch Speculaas Cookies (With Slivered Almonds On Top)

• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 250 g butter (8.8 oz)
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground aniseed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 125 g slivered almonds (4.4 oz)
• egg white (to glaze)

1. Cream butter and sugar together.
2. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well, until the dough forms a ball.
3. Place on a floured surface and roll out very thinly until it's about 3 mm (1/8th inch) thick.
4. Use cookie cutters to shape into desired forms
5. Brush the tops with lightly beaten egg white.
6. Decorate tops with slivered almonds.
7. Bake at 190 C (375 F) for about 12 minutes or until light golden brown.

flour, ground nutmeg, butter, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, ground cloves, ground aniseed, ground ginger, cinnamon, almonds, egg

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dutch-speculaas-cookies-with-slivered-almonds-on-top-195564 (may not work)