Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar and almond extract until smooth.
  3. Add flour, ginger, and ground almonds and beat mixture until well combined.
  4. On a floured surface, roll dough out to 1/2-inch thickness.
  5. Cut into two-inch rounds and place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Press a whole almond into the center of each cookie and bake about 20 minutes or until very lightly colored.
  7. Remove to rack and cool.