and sisters were children bredele de Noël, a mandarin orange, and a piece of chocolate were what they got as Christmas presents To her this was a piece of heaven I hope that when you try these cookies, you will feel the same way BEFORE YOU BEGIN >> Get out the following equipment and allow all of the ingredients to come to room temperature: Digital scale, set to metric weights 1 sifter 1 medium mixing bowl KitchenAid or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment 1 rubber spatula 1 bowl scraper Plastic wrap 1 sheet pan lined with parchment paper 1 rolling pin Assorted cookie cutters 1 pastry brush NOTE: The butter should be soft >> Read this recipe through twice from start to finish UNDERSTANDING INGREDIENTS We use all-purpose flour for these cookies because it gives the dough more structure than cake flour If you use bread flour, which contains more gluten, your dough will be rubbery If you want a more delicate, crumbly cookie you can substitute cake flour for half of the all-purpose flour The almond flour contributes a rich nutty flavor to the ... 1 pastry brush NOTE: The butter should be soft >> Read this recipe through twice from start to finish UNDERSTANDING INGREDIENTS We use all-purpose flour for these cookies because it gives the dough more... more delicate, crumbly cookie you can substitute cake flour for half of the all-purpose flour The almond flour contributes a rich nutty flavor to the ... equipment and allow all of the ingredients to come to room temperature: Digital scale, set to metric weights 1 sifter 1 medium mixing bowl KitchenAid or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment