Almond Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.

Beat in almond extract.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, and combine dough well.

Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough into small balls.

Place on cookie sheet.

Using a flat bottom glass that has been dipped in additional sugar, press each cookie with the prepared glass.

Dip glass in sugar between each cookie.

Bake at 400 degrees for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Cool for 2 minutes on cookie sheet before removing to wire rack.

Cool completely.

In small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, almond extract, and enough water to achieve a glaze consistency.

Tint with food coloring (if desired).

Drizzle glaze over cookies, and arrange 2 to 3 sliced almonds on top of each cookie.

Allow glaze to dry.

Makes about 34 cookies.

(Recipe courtesy of Kyle Gruening)

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.