Almond Jam Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/5 lb blanched almonds, chopped
• 1/5 lb flour
• 1/5 lb sugar
• 1/5 lb butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• Jam (currant, strawberry, or raspberry) for spreading

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. 3 Add butter, chopped almonds, and eggs; beat with a spoon until mixed.
4. 4 Form into a dough with your hands and roll out to 1-inch thickness.
5. 5 Cut into shapes, reserving scraps for decorative strips.
6. 6 Spread jam on the base, top with strips, and bake for 45 minutes.