Three-Ginger Cookies

Nice fall cookie recipe

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
• 1  tablespoon ground ginger
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup  slivered almonds
• 3  tablespoons  whipping cream
• 3  tablespoons  chopped crystallized ginger
•  powdered sugar
•  whole almond (garnish)

Directions

1. Process first 7 ingredients in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. Add toasted almonds, cream, and crystallized ginger; pulse until mixture is blended Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Flatten each cookie to 1/4-inch thickness.
4. Garnish, if you desire Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
5. Cool slightly on baking sheet.
6. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.