Flat Almond Tuiles

Directions

1. 1
   In a small heavy saucepan combine the sugar, the butter, the honey, and the cream, bring the mixture to a boil over moderate heat and boil, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the almond extract, the flour, and the almonds, and let the mixture cool for 3 minutes.
3. 3
   (The mixture will thicken and harden as it cools.
4. 4
   If it becomes too firm to work with reheat it over moderately low heat, stirring.)
5. 5
   Spoon rounded teaspoons of the mixture 3 inches apart onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake the tuiles in the middle of a preheated 400 degree F oven for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
6. 6
   Slide the parchment paper with the tuiles onto a rack and let the tuiles cool completely before peeling them carefully from the paper.
7. 7
   The tuiles may be made up to 2 days in advance and kept in an airtight container.