POT O' GOLD COOKIES

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These soft, buttery cutouts are always a hit, plus you can flavor the dough any way you like. I've used almonds, walnuts...even maraschino cherries. -Kerry Barnett-Amundson, Ocean Park, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
Dash salt
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons 2% milk
Green food coloring

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and extracts. , Combine the flour, almonds and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into a 10-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate overnight., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Combine the icing ingredients; decorate cookies as desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.