ALMOND GLAZED SUGAR COOKIE

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Almond Glazed Sugar Cookie image

Crisp sugar cookie-great with coffee or tea.

Provided by denise hagar @grandmaX2

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup(s) butter, room temperature
3/4 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) almond extract
2 cup(s) flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) butter, melted
GLAZE
1 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon(s) almond extract
4 to 5 teaspoon(s) milk
- sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine butter, 3/4 cup sugar and almond extract in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.
  • Combine baking powder and flour. With mixer on low speed or use spoon, add flour to creamed mixture. Combine until well blended.
  • Rolll dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet or parchment paper, 2 inches apart.
  • Dip a flat bottom glass into melted butter and than into the 1/4 cup sugar. Press down on ball to 1/4 in thick.
  • Bake in a 400' oven for 7 to 9 minutes, or until very lightly browned.
  • Glaze- mix all ingredients in a small bowl with wire whisk. With a pastry brush, glaze cookies. Top with slivered or chopped almonds

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