Orange-Almond Slices

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine sugar, butter and eggs. Beat with electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined. Beat in 2 cups of the flour, the baking powder, and salt. Stir in remaining flour, the almonds, and orange peel.

Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 10-inch roll. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly until about 3 inches wide. Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each roll into 1/2-inch slices. Place, cut sides down, on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Turn slices over and bake for 7 to 9 minutes more or until golden and crisp. Transfer to wire rack; cool.