Pain D'amandes - Brussels Almond Bread Cookies

Similar to a shortbread cookie, these would be delicious with coffee or tea. Prep time does not include overnight chilling.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  cup  almonds, ground
• 1⁄2 light brown sugar, packed
• 1  tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons brandy
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 4  ounces butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Stir together dry ingredients, mix well.
3. Pour in brandy, milk, and butter, mix thoroughly with hands until dough feels like clay.
4. Shape into a roll; wrap well in waxed paper of plastic wrap, then in foil. Chill overnight.
5. Slice cookies 1/4" thick and palce on greased baking sheet (or place on parchment),
6. Bake 10 mins remove from pan immediately. Cool on wire rack.