Three-Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup slivered almond
• 3 tablespoons whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
• powdered sugar
• whole almond (garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Process first 7 ingredients in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal.

2. 2

   Add toasted almonds, cream, and crystallized ginger; pulse until mixture is blended Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. 3

   Flatten each cookie to 1/4-inch thickness.

4. 4

   Garnish, if you desire Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until edges begin to brown.

5. 5

   Cool slightly on baking sheet.

6. 6

   Remove to wire racks to cool completely.