FOR THE COOKIES: – 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour – 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened – 3/4 cup (82g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted – 1/4 cup (50g) firmly packed light or dark brown sugar – 1/2 teaspoon almond extract – 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans (or other nuts) FOR THE COATING: – 1 cup (110g) confectioners’ sugar – 1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg – 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger – 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom – 1/4 teaspoon allspice