Small pistacchio and almond dessert cakes from Bronte,refined sicilian dessert cake

Step 1: Put the butter and sugar into a bpwl and mix well with a wooden spoon. Then beat in the egg yolk and extract.

Step 2: Sift the flour and salt into the mixture. Add the ground almonds and stir until thoroughly combined. Halve the dough, shape into balls, wrap in clingfilm and chill in the refrigerator for about 40 minutes.

Step 3: Preheat the oven to 190C. Line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment.

Step 4: Unwrap the dough. Pinch some dough, about 1 tablespoon, and roll into a balls. Put on the baking sheet, spaced well part. Flattened each ball slightly with your palm.

Step 5: Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Levre to cool on the baking sheets for 5 - 10 minutes, then using a palette knife, carefully transfer the cookies to wire rack to cool completely.