Cinnamon Buttons

Chef #1444147's Note:

These are my absolute favorite cookies. They're really good cinnamon cookies with just a hint of almond flavor, which makes all the more tasty. I got them from "Teens Cook Dessert" and since I made them, my family's been asking for them all the time.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 20

Yield: 60.0 cookies

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup ground almonds
• 1⁄3; cup sugar
• 1 2⁄3; cups flour
• ¼ cup superfine sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Place the butter, almonds, and sugar into a large bowl
2. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed or until light and fluffy.
3. Add the flour.
4. Mix for 2 minutes, or until completely incorporated.
5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Place the superfine sugar and cinnamon into a shallow bowl.
8. Mix well.
9. Scoop or roll the cookies into 3/4-inch balls
10. Place them about 1 inch apart n an ungreased baking sheet
11. Bake for 20 minutes, or until they just start to brown on the edges.
12. Cool for about 5 minutes
13. Roll them in cinnamon sugar.
14. Cool on parchment or waxed paper.