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1 cup unsalted Butter, unsalted, at room temp
1 cup confectioners Sugar
3/4 teaspoon Almond Extract
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 cups All-purpose Flour, leveled in measure
1 Orange Zest(about 2 teaspoons)
3/4 cup sliced Almonds
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In a mixer or food processor bowl, beat butter, sugar, almond extract, and salt until smooth. With mixer on low speed, add flour and orange zest; mixt until dough forms. With a wooden spoon, rubber spatula, or your hands, gently mix in almonds. Cut piece of waxed paper 12 inch X 6 inch. Roll dough into log shape (12 inch long by 2 1/2 inch wide and 1 inch thick. Place on waxed paper and wrap. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 3 months. (If freezing longer than one day, wrap log again in double layers of plastic film. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Remove dough from freezer. With a sharp knife, slice into 1/4 inch thick slices; place on ungreased baking sheet at leat 1 inch apart. Bake until edges just begin to turn golden, about 20 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool 5 minutes on sheet; transfer to a rack to cool completely.
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