Put the almonds in the food processor and grind until it has the texture of brown sugar with tiny grains.In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, and ground almonds. Use a wire whisk to stir until well combined.
2. Mixing
Mix the dry ingredients and butter over medium speed in the stand mixer with the paddle attachment until everything is thoroughly combined.Add the egg and vanilla into the mixture, and beat until combined.
3. Making the cookies
Put the cookie dough in a piping bag with a medium, open star tip.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner. Form 1 ½-inch diameter rings with the pastry bag on the prepared baking sheet. You can make other shapes by experimenting with another piping tip.Place it in the refrigerator until the oven is heated at 350°F [175 °C].
4. Baking
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until light golden brown.Remove from oven and place on a wire rack until they cool to room temperature. When they reach room temperature, place them in an airtight container and store them.
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Notes
You can also use a cookie press (I have this one (Amazon affiliate link) to make cookies in fun shapes.If you don't have a piping bag or cookie press you can make round cookies by forming a roll with the dough after you cool it down in step 5. Leave the roll in the fridge for an additional hour and then cut into slices ¼" thick and bake immediately.To decorate these circles with almonds or coconut do it before baking.If you are not going to eat all the cookies the same day is best if you keep the jar in the fridge to keep them fresh longer.