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Almond Sugar Cookies
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1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 to 3 teaspoons water
Green food coloring, optional
Sliced almonds, toasted
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in
almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to
creamed mixture. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking
sheets. Coat bottom of a glass with cooking spray; dip in sugar. Flatten cookies
with prepared glass, dipping glass in sugar again as needed. Bake at 400°
for 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before
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