DAINTY DILL COOKIES

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Yield 2 to 3 dozen depending upon cookie cutter size.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon dill seed, crushed
3 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder

Steps:

In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs lightly, then slowly mix the sugar into the eggs. Once the sugar and eggs are combined, add the heavy cream. Into a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, salt and baking powder. Fold the egg mixture into the sifted flour mixture. Mix well and chill for 4 hours. Once you have taken the chilled dough from the refrigerator, perheat the oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough and cut with small, round cookie cutter. Place a slivered almond on top of each cookie. Place on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until done.