Almond Shortbread Cutouts

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup blanched almonds
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons cold water
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1. In a food processor, combine the flour, almonds, sugar and salt; cover and process until almonds are finely ground. Cut butter into cubes; add to processor. Pulse on and off until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Combine the yolk, water and almond extract. While processing, gradually add yolk mixture; process until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes with floured cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4. . Repeat with remaining dough.
5. Bake at 325u0b0 for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

flour, blanched almonds, sugar, salt, cold butter, egg yolk, cold water, almond extract

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/almond-shortbread-cutouts/ (may not work)