Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup ground almonds (about 3 ounces), toasted1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape into 1-in. balls.
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
In a shallow bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and nutmeg. Gently roll cooled cookies in sugar mixture.
