Butter Almond Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
• 1/2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the well beaten egg, almonds, sugar, brandy, spices and flour. Mix until mixture is well combined.
3. On a lightly floured surface roll the mixture to 1/4 inch thick and cut with round cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place cookies onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.

butter, egg, blanched almonds, white sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, lemon zest, brandy, flour

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/11226/butter-almond-cookies/ (may not work)