Almond-Grappa Cookies

• 1 1/2 cups whole blanched almonds (7 ounces), coarsely chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup grappa

1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Put the almonds and sugar in a food processor and grind the nuts to a fine powder.
4. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in the flour and cinnamon.
5. Add the grappa and stir until the dough resembles wet sand but holds together when pressed.
6. Form 1 tablespoon of dough into a bean or crescent shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Alternatively, form the dough into a ball, flatten it slightly and press down the center with your thumb.
8. Repeat until the sheet is filled, spacing the cookies about 1/2 inch apart.
9. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cookies are pale brown and firm.
10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool and repeat with the remaining dough.

whole blanched almonds, sugar, flour, cinnamon, grappa

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/almond-grappa-cookies (may not work)