Ingredients

• 2 cups/500 mL all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL baking powder
• 1/4 tsp/1.2 mL salt
• 1 cup/250 mL unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup/180 mL granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp/10 mL Watkins Pure Almond Extract
• Sliced almonds, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a mixer, combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract, mixing until combined. Add flour mixture 1/2 cup/125 mL at a time until combined.

Roll dough into circles. Place on prepared baking sheet. Press three to five almond slices into dough circle. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on rack.

Makes 24 cookies.