Lemon Scented Ginger Almond Crisps

By RogRot

Ingredients

• 1 c. sliced almonds
• 3 1/2 c. flour
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 T. ground ginger
• 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 c. unsalted butter
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 1 tsp lemon extract
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 c. minced crystallized ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°. Spread almonds in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake until golden, 5 to 10 min. Cool. Combine flour, sugar, ginger, lemon zest, baking soda, & cinnamon. Add butter, molasses, lemon, & vanilla & beat until combined. With wooden spoon, stir in almonds & crystallized ginger. Divide dough in half. Shape into 7X3" rectangle about 1 ¼" thick. Wrap in plastic & place in fridge 2 hrs. Use sharp knife & cut rectangles crosswise into very thin slices (