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 almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
• Powdered sugar
• Garnish: whole almonds

Directions

Process first 7 ingredients in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. 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. Flatten each cookie to 1/4-inch thickness. Garnish, if desired.

Bake at 325 for 20 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool slightly on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet/Coastal Living
Submitted By: Marlen
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Three-Ginger Cookies