Speculaas

Directions

1. 1
   Using a food processor, finely grind the almonds with 2 tablespoons of the flour.
2. 2
   Whisk together ground almonds with the rest of the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add egg and beat until combined.
5. 5
   With the mixer on low speed, add in the flour mixture and mix until just moistened and combined.
6. 6
   Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least three hours, but preferably overnight.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
8. 8
   Line several cookie sheets with parchment paper.
9. 9
   Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
10. 10
    Cut out cookies and place on sheets about 1 inch apart.
11. 11
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through, until firm and lightly golden around the edges.
12. 12
    Cool sheets on wire racks for a couple minutes before transferring cookies directly onto wire racks with a spatula to finish cooling.