GLAZED ORANGE-ALMOND COOKIES

Glazed Orange-Almond Cookies image

Enjoy these nutty cookies flavored with orange - a delicious baked dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
4 to 5 teaspoons water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange peel

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F (if using dark or nonstick cookie sheet, heat oven to 375°F). In medium bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel and 1 teaspoon almond extract with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in flour, salt and almonds until well blended.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 1 inch apart. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In small bowl, stir all glaze ingredients, adding enough water to make a pouring consistency. In another small bowl, mix topping ingredients. Dip tops of cookies in glaze, then dip in topping. Place cookies in miniature paper baking cups if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g