1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 almonds, finely ground
Grated rind of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. each cinnamon, clove & nutmeg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. almond extract

Cream butter, add sugar gradually. Add egg and beat until frothy. Add lemon rind and finely ground almonds. (Grind almonds with skins on until they resemble coarse corn meal.) Sift flour once and measure. Add spices to flour and sift again. Add to butter and sugar mixture; mix well. Form into a roll and chill at least 12 hours. Cut very thin slices and bake in slow oven of 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until faintly browned.