Cinnamon Almond Cookie Sticks

Ray added this one to our collection. I've been told by Alexandra that they're delicious with coffee!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla (or almond extract)
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon (even better if you grind cinnamon sticks)
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 3-1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in eggs and vanilla until well mixed. Add almonds.
  3. Combine flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Slowly beat into butter mixture until dough is smooth and completely combined.
  4. Line a loaf pan with foil or wax paper. Press dough into pan. Fold foil/paper over to cover dough.
  5. Refrigerate for at least an hour until firm.
  6. Remove dough from pan and cut into 1/2 inch slices, then cut slices into thirds.
  7. Place slices onto greased cookie sheet, about 3 inches apart.
  8. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.
  9. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then remove onto cooling rack.
  10. Store in an airtight container.