Confucious Almond Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. + 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
additional sugar
whole almonds

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, ground nuts,
1/4 cup sugar and brown sugar, then cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Form the mixture into a ball and knead until smooth.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut into 1 1/2-inch circles.
Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Lightly sprinkle with the additional sugar, then lightly press a whole nut in the center of each cookie.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove and cool on wire rack.