Almond Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup butter

3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon almond extract

2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon almond extract

3 teaspoons water

Directions:

1. In a bowl blend the butter, sugar, and almond extract. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking

powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture 2 Tablespoons at a time to the butter mixture until completely combined.

2. Roll into small balls and flatten slightly. Cook for 7 minutes (they will not look done) at 400 degrees on a lightly greased pan or parchment lined pan. Cool cookies until they are just warm and      place sliced almonds on top of each cookie.

3. For the glaze: Combine powdered sugar, almond extract, and water. Drizzle a spoonful of glaze on top of the almonds and cookie.

Melt in your mouth goodness!

Submitted by: Marilyn Larson