Preheat the oven to 360°F.

Mix all the dry ingredients including almond slices.

Now add the room temp butter and mix well with the flour mixture to form a soft dough.

Roll the dough on to a cling wrap.

Cut out desired shapes and sprinkle some powder sugar on top.

Arrange the cookies on a baking sheet lined tray.

Bake for about 15 minutes or until light golden brown.

Cool and store in an air tight container.