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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In small skillet, toast poppy seeds over medium-high heat, stirring often till seeds change color slightly, 2 to 3 min; set aside.
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Place almonds on baking sheet and bake till lightly toasted, 8 to 10 min.
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Lightly brush two baking sheets with oil or possibly line with parchment paper; set aside.
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In food processor, finely grind toasted almonds and oats.
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Transfer mix to large bowl.
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Add in rice flour, toasted poppy seeds, salt, cinnamon and cardamom and mix to blend.
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In medium bowl, mix oil, rice syrup, apricot spread and almond extract till blended.
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Add in to dry ingredients and stir just till blended (batter will be sticky).
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Roll 1 Tbsp.
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dough into a ball and flatten to create a cookie about 1 3/4 inches in diameter.
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(It's helpful to dip hands and utensils in water when working with this sticky dough.)
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Press a cluster of blanched, slivered almonds (about 5) into centers of each cookie.
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Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
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Bake till bottoms are lightly browned, about 12 min.
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Allow cookies to cold in pans for several min, then remove to wire racks to cold completely.
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This recipe yields 5 dozen.
