4 c. flour (Gold Medal)
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves, ground
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs
2 sticks butter
1/2 c. almonds (ground)
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 c. almonds (sliced thinly)

Place flour on a counter top. Sprinkle all spice, cloves, cinnamon and baking powder over it and mix well. Make a well and drop in eggs. Then sprinkle sugar and almonds over it. Cut butter into slices on top and knead to a smooth dough. Place in refrigerator for half an hour.

On a floured surface roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out dough using cookie forms. Grease a cookie sheet and sprinkle lightly with sliced almonds. Place the dough on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes until lightly brown.

Makes 90 cookies.