Cut a vanilla bean in sections, and slice them lengthwise. Push all the pieces down in the sugar. Keep tightly covered for a month or so, and then it's ready to use. Use about 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar to equal 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Can be used in any recipe that calls for vanilla.
Some recipes call for ground almonds.
Then measure out of the ground almonds. Chill 2 hours, or 15 min. in freezer. Roll thin and cut. Bake 375F, for 8-10 min. Or can roll in balls, roll in sugar, and stamp with a cookie stamp.