Name: Chocolate Almond Shortbread
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes 32 cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds (3 oz); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; Confectioners sugar for dusting

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Chocolate Almond ShortbreadMikkel Vang

These crumbly cookies are extremely easy to make, and they improve with time. We recommend baking them a couple of days ahead — if you can resist the temptation to eat them immediately.

Cooks' note:

Cookies can be made 5 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

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