Name: Almond Lace Cookies
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes about 18 cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped

Be sure to cool these cookies before transferring them to a rack—they are very soft when they first come out of the oven and need a moment to set.

Cooks' notes:

· Cookies keep in an airtight container 5 days.
· If batter becomes too stiff to spoon easily, reheat over low heat 30 seconds.

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