Some days just feel pretty and today was one of those. It reminded me of times when you are busy with work but you still had time to take a break, calm down and realise everything is beautiful and everything is going to be okay. I was reminded of coffee shop days. I was reminded me of the smell of vanilla and almonds wafting out of the oven. Today is a pretty day. A day when I realized I don't need much to keep me going. Just a bit of work, a bit of baking and a bit of heart. It's easy to forget what really makes you happy when you are trying hard to make everything seem alright. What makes me happy is that I know now what I working towards. I know what I need to do with my life. I see a direction finally and I finally feel like I have a purpose. Everything is pretty and the way I see it, it all comes from within.
- Add eggs.
- Add the dry ingredients and vanilla extract.
- Stir in almonds.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and grease foil. Divide dough in half; spread into two 12-in. x 3-in. rectangles on foil. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from oven and reduce heat to 300 degrees F. Lift rectangles with foil onto wire rack; cool for 15 minutes. Place on a cutting board; slice diagonally 1/2 in. thick. Place slices with cut side down on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn cookies over; bake 10 minutes more. Turn oven off, leaving cookies in oven with door ajar to cool. Store in airtight container.
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