Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 12 cup butter or 12 cup margarine, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 12 teaspoon baking powder
  • 34 cup chopped almonds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy; mix in eggs and vanilla.
  • In separate bowl, combine spices and remaining ingredients.
  • Gradually add to the sugar mixture; blend until dough comes together, but don't over mix.
  • Divide in half.
  • Roll each into a 12-inch log about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned and then let cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • Cut logs crosswise with a sharp serrated knife into 1/2-inch slices on the cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
  • Let cool and store in a tight covered container.