Ginger Almond Wafers

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 3 Minutes

Ready In: 28 Minutes

Servings: 10

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, diced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled minced

1 tablespoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup almonds, whole and toasted

3 tablespoons whipping cream

3 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped

powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine first 7 ingredients in processor and blend using on/off turns until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add almonds, cream and crystallized ginger and process just until moist clumps form. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch diameter balls. Place on prepared sheets. Moisten bottom of glass: dip into powdered sugar and press each dough ball to 1/4 inch thickness.
2. Bake cookies until brown on bottom and at edges, about 28 minutes. Transfer cookies to rack and cool.
3. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

By RecipeOfHealth.com