BROWN-EYED SUSAN COOKIES

Brown-Eyed Susan Cookies image

Provided by Kathy

Categories Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
slivered almonds (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
1 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot milk

Steps:

Heat over to 400°F Grease cookies sheets.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Add sugar, almond extract, and salt. Blend in flour.
Shape a tablespoon of dough into a ball. Place on cookie sheet. Flatten with bottom of a glass that has been dipped in flour.
Bake 10-12 minutes, until cookies look dry and are beginning to brown around the edges. Remove to rack. Cool.
Prepare Frosting: In a small saucepan, melt butter with chocolate (or microwave). Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.