Cinnamon Buttons

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup ground almonds
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 2/3 cups flour
• 1/4 cup superfine sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Place the butter, almonds, and sugar into a large bowl

2. 2

   Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed or until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the flour.

4. 4

   Mix for 2 minutes, or until completely incorporated.

5. 5

   Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

7. 7

   Place the superfine sugar and cinnamon into a shallow bowl.

8. 8

   Mix well.

9. 9

   Scoop or roll the cookies into 3/4-inch balls

10. 10

    Place them about 1 inch apart n an ungreased baking sheet

11. 11

    Bake for 20 minutes, or until they just start to brown on the edges.

12. 12

    Cool for about 5 minutes

13. 13

    Roll them in cinnamon sugar.

14. 14

    Cool on parchment or waxed paper.