Makes: 40-44

Ingredients:

• 150g ground almonds
• 260g plain flour, sifted
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 225g unsalted butter, room temp
• 150g granulated sugar
• 1 tsp almond essence
• 2 egg yolks

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4.
2. Line 2 large trays with parchment.
3. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
4. Stir in essence and yolks.
5. Stir in almonds, cinnamon, salt and flour.
6. Roll to 5mm thick (yellow guide bands) on floured surface.
7. Cut with cutters. Arrange on trays.
8. Bake for 13-15 mins until lightly browned around edges.

Tip: Use 2nd smallest heart cutter, or smallest/5cm round fluted cutter.

Tip: Put flaked almonds on top before baking.

Tip: Dip or drizzle in melted chocolate.