Almond cookies

My mother-in-law introduced me to these. When I think Almond cookie I have to admit I am not immediately jumping for joy but these suckers proved me wrong. They melt in your mouth. They are supposed to be smaller and thicker almost like a thick Checker but this was the first batch and the second batch was gone before I could snap a picture.

Almond Cookies

by Joann Law

Blend:

1 Cup butter

3/4 Cup sugar

1 tsp. Almond extract

In a separate bowl mix:

2 cups flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

Add the flour mixture 2 T. at a time to the wet ingredients.

Roll into small balls, flatten with the bottom of a glass just slightly. Cook for 7 minutes (they will not look done) at 400 degrees on a lightly greased pan. Cool cookies until they are just warm and place sliced almonds on top of each cookie. Drizzle a spoonful of glaze on top of the almonds and cookie.

Glaze:

1/2 Cup powdered sugar

1 tsp. almond extract

4-5 tsp. water