Almond Shortbread Rounds

1. 1

   Put the almonds in a food processor with 1/4 cup of the flour.

2. 2

   Process until almonds are coarsely ground.

3. 3

   Add the remaining flour, sugar and salt.

4. 4

   Process until well combined.

5. 5

   Add the butter, lemon rind and almond extract.

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   Process until mixture begins to come together.

7. 7

   Divide the dough into 4 portions.

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   Shape each portion into a log about 1 3/4 inches in diameter.

9. 9

   Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until cold, about an hour.

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

11. 11

    Working in batches or as needed, cut the dough into 1/4-inch slices.

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    Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake until cookies just begin to brown around the edges, about 10 minutes.

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    Put on a rack to cool.

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