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Place butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 2 minutes).
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Place almonds in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
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Combine flour, ground almonds, 2/3 cup powdered sugar, salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and cloves.
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Add flour mixture to butter mixture; beat until just combined.
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Add 1/4 cup ice water; beat on low speed until moist.
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Gently press mixture into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled.
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Preheat oven to 300°F COat baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Shape dough into 30 (1-inch) balls.
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Place balls 2 inches apart on coated baking sheet.
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Bake for 25 minutes.
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Cool on a wire rack.
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Combine 2 teaspoons powdered sugar and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon.
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Sprinkle sugar mixture evenly over cooled cookies.