Combine flour, almonds, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and baking soda. Add butter mixture. Dough should be soft but not sticky. Add more butter if it's too dry.

Divide dough into 4 portions and roll each into a 1 ½" (4 cm) log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled (can be left overnight or frozen for up to a month - thaw before baking).

Cut rolls into ¼" (5 mm) slices and bake for 8 - 10 minutes @ 400F. Let cool in pan before removing.

Dough can also be rolled out and cut with cookie cutters, then chilled on cookie sheets before baking.

From www.CanadianCountryGifts.com