Almond-Raisin-Winter-Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds
• 7 tablespoons butter (100 g)
• 1/3 cup sugar (75 g)
• 1 egg
• 1 1/3 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2/3 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/3 teaspoon clove, ground
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2-3 tablespoons dried cranberries

Directions

1. 1

   Roughly chop the almonds. Set aside.

2. 2

   Cream butter, sugar and egg until frothy.

3. 3

   In a second bowl mix flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Add this to the butter mixture gradually.

4. 4

   Fold in almonds, raisins, cranberries and mix with a spoon.

5. 5

   Using your hands form dough balls the size of a walnut.

6. 6

   Place on a paper-lined baking tray and flatten slightly.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven at 170°C/350°F for 15-20 minutes.