Almond Jumbles

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy, then gradually blend in the flour until a soft, workable dough forms.

Add the lemon juice to the dough and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated, ensuring the citrus flavor is evenly distributed throughout.

Fold in finely ground or chopped almonds to give the cookies their signature almond flavor and slightly nutty texture.

Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading.

Gently flatten each drop of dough with the back of a spoon or your fingertips to encourage even baking and a crisp finish.

Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the Almond Jumbles to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.