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For 6-8 servings:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) whole unblanched almonds
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cookie sheets or jelly roll pans covered with parchment or foil

Set a rack in the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon; stir well to mix. Stir in the almonds. In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the vanilla then use a rubber spatula to stir into ... continue