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* Exported from MasterCook *

Petey's Yummy Spicy Almond Thins

Recipe By :Petey McCune
Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed
Refrigerator

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 pound butter -- softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 package slivered blanched almonds

In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until creamy.
In another bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Stir baking soda into sour cream. Add to butter mixture alternately with
flour mixture, blending thoroughly. Stir in almonds until well combined.
Shape dough into a 2 1/2 inch rectangular log. Wrap in plastic wrap and
refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours) or for up to 3 days. Unwrap dough.
Using a sharp knife, cut into 1/8 inch thick slices. Place slices about 1
inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool for about a minute on baking sheets, then transfer to racks and let
cool completely.
Store airtight.