INGREDIENTS

1. 1cuptoasted almonds, divided
2. 1cupall-purpose flour, plus
3. 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
4. 1/4teaspoonbaking powder
5. 1/4teaspoonbaking soda
6. 1/4teaspoonsalt
7. 1/4teaspooncinnamon
8. 1/4teaspoonallspice
9. 1/3cupsugar
10. 1/4cupbutter, softened
11. 2tablespoonshoney
12. 1egg
13. 1/2teaspoonpure vanilla extract
14. 1/4teaspoonalmond extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Finely grind 1/3 cup of the toasted almonds in a food processor.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ground almonds, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
4. In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter.
5. Add honey, egg, vanilla extract and almond extract to the creamed mixture.
6. Gradually blend in dry mixture and remaining 2/3 cup almonds.
7. On a well floured surface, shape dough into two logs.
8. Transfer logs to a baking sheet or baking stone, leaving space between the two logs.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until firm and lightly brown.
10. Cool logs on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes.
11. Cut logs into 3/4-inch slices.
12. Place slices in a single layer on the baking sheet, leaving space around each slice.
13. Continue baking about 10-15 minutes or until desired crispness.
14. Cool completely on a wire rack.