Almond Snowball Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the ground almonds, flour and chopped almonds. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the butter and 1/2 cup of the icing sugar with an electric mixer. Stir in the ground almond mixture at low speed or with a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   With a 1-tbsp ice cream scoop or measuring spoon, portion the dough into balls. Finish shaping by rolling them between your hands. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets.

5. 5

   Bake, one sheet at a time, for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Roll the warm cookies in the remaining icing sugar (1 1/2 cups). Return to the baking sheets and let cool completely. Roll the completely cooled cookies a second time in the icing sugar.

7. 7

   These cookies will keep for about three weeks in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or can be frozen.