Almond Shortbread
["2/3 c. natural almonds, toasted", "1 c. butter, softened", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. almond extract", "2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1/8 tsp. salt"]
["Place almonds in a food processor, process until finely ground. Set aside.", "Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.", "Stir in almond extract.", "Combine ground almonds, flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.", "Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.", "Cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter or Christmas cookie cutter.", "Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.", "Bake at 275 degrees for 45 minutes.", "Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets.", "Remove to wire racks to cool.", "Yields 17 cookies."]
["natural almonds", "butter", "sugar", "almond extract", "all-purpose", "salt"]