Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          ground almonds
   1      cup           sugar
     1/2  pound         unsalted butter
   2      cups          unbleached all-purpose flour
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      tablespoon    water

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine ground almonds and sugar. Blend in butter. Add dry ingredients. Add water and blend well. Shape into a flattened ball. Wrap in parchment and chill at least 1/2 hour. Roll out onto lightly floured board until approximately 1/4-inch thick. Cut into desired shapes, and place on parchment covered baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake until golden brown. Cool. Sandwich with strained or seedless jam (raspberry is great!) or chocolate ganache.