Almond Glazed Sugar Cookies
Why I Love This Recipe
These cookies are great around the holidays.
Ingredients You'll Need
1 c. real butter, unsalted
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp almond extract
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Glaze:
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp almond extract
4-5 tsp water
sliced almonds
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 deg.
Combine butter, sugar & almond extract.
Beat until creamy.
Reduce speed and add remaining ingredients, beat 1-2 min.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
Flatten balls with bottom of buttered glass dipped in sugar.
Bake 7-9 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool cookies completely.
Stir together all ingredients (except almonds) with a wisk.
Decorate cookies with glazed topped with slivered almonds.