Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to thoroughly combine.
You can either roll the dough by hand into 1 inch balls and lightly press down with a fork or your fingers OR you can pat into a large square and cut into smaller 1-inch squares.
Place the cookies on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Add slivered almond to the tops of cookies if desired.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden. The cookies will crisp as they cool.
Allow cookies to cool and store in an airtight container.