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0 Preheat oven to 350 F.
1 Place 1 cup of almonds in a food processor and ground for 30 seconds.*
2 Place the ground almonds, flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and combine.
3 Place the butter and sugar in a standing mixer (or bowl using a hand mixer) and cream for 3-4 minutes.
4 Add the egg and almond extract and mix another minute.
5 Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until combined.
6 Using a mini ice cream scoop or a heaping tablespoon, scoop out the dough and place on a Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
7 Place one almond in the middle of each cookie.
8 Bake for 10-12 minutes.
9 Cool and serve.