ORANGE-ALMOND COOKIES

Orange-Almond Cookies image

Provided by Courtly

Time 35m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups 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 -5 teaspoons water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest

Steps:

Heat oven to 400. In medium bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 1/2 t. orange peel and 1 t. almond extract with 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 7-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to wire racks. 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 sprinkle with topping. Place cookies in miniature paper baking cups if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 39.6, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6, Protein 0.9