Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        butter and flour
                        for the baking sheets
     3/4  cup           ground almonds
                        =use food processor for this
     1/2  cup           sugar
     1/2  cup           unsalted butter
                        OR margarine -- softened
   1      tablespoon    all-purpose flour
   2      tablespoons   milk
   1      teaspoon      grated orange zest

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter and flour at least 2 baking sheets. In a large saute pan, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir over low heat with a wooden spoon until the butter melts andthe ingredients are well mixed. Remove from the heat. Place heaping teaspoonsof the batter about 5 inches apart. (The batter will spread during baking.) Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until evenly browned. Remove from the oven. Using a wide spatula, remove the cookies from the baking sheet and immediately shape as desired, into tightly rolled cigarettes, or fans, or allow to cool and serve flat. Store in airtight containers for 2 days or in the freezer for up to a month. 16 to 20 cookies.