Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beating well. Mix in liqueur. Combine flour and the next three ingredients; add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in almonds. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 9x2-inch log on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until firm. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Cut each log diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices with a serrated knife using a gentle sawing motion. Place onungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F 5-7 minutes. Turn cookies over,and bake 5-7 minutes longer. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Instructions
Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beating well. Mix in liqueur. Combine flour and the next three ingredients; add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in almonds. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 9x2-inch log on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until firm. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Cut each log diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices with a serrated knife using a gentle sawing motion. Place onungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F 5-7 minutes. Turn cookies over,and bake 5-7 minutes longer. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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