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The video recipe below will give you a visual representation of to make this delicious holiday treats

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Ingredients

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup of butter, softened
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of confectioners sugar
2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons of salt
Parchment Paper
an additional 1/2 cup confectioners sugar (this will be used with the confectioners sugar)

1. Begin by preheating the over to 350F.

2. Toast almonds in a single layer, within a shallow pan, for about 6 minutes. Stir almonds about 1/2 through to create an even toast. Almonds should become fragrant.

3. Let Cool completely (about 20 minutes). Reduce oven temperature to 325°.

4.Process almonds in a food processor 30 seconds or until finely ground.

5.Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add vanilla and 1 cup confectioners sugar, beating well. (Dough will be crumbly.)

6.Combine flour, salt, and almonds; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended.

7. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

8.Bake at 325° for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

9. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Transfer to wire racks, and cool 10 minutes.

10. Roll cookies in 1/2 cup confectioners sugar.