Combine sugar and egg

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in vanilla and almond

Combine dry ingredients; add to the mixture

Stir in almonds and other nuts/dried fruit/chocolate drops / marshmallows

Line a baking sheet with foil and grease foil

Spread on to foil

Brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar

Set to 170 fan

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. 

Remove from oven

Reduce heat to 130 fan

Lift foil onto wire rack; cool for 15 minutes. 

Place on a cutting board; slice 1/2 in.  thick. 

Place slices with cut side down on ungreased baking sheet. 

Bake for 15 minutes. 

Turn cookies over

Bake 15 minutes more. 

Turn oven off, leaving cookies in oven with door ajar to cool. 

Store in airtight container.