Almond Cookies

I just think these cookies are so pretty and they taste really good!!! Almond is another of my favs and these are full of almond flavor. There aren't many ingredients and they are super easy to make.

Cookies

1 cup butter softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Glaze


1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
water to thin glaze as needed (start with small amount)

sliced almonds


Heat oven to 400°F. Combine all cookie ingredients in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten balls to 1/4 inch thick with bottom of buttered glass dipped in sugar. Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.

Combine all glaze ingredients except almonds in small bowl with wire whisk. Decorate cooled cookies with glaze and sliced almonds as desired.

Thats all there is too it!!! These are probably my favorite cookies, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!!!