almond glazed sugar cookie

Name: Almond Glazed Sugar Cookie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 2 cup(s) flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/4 cup(s) butter, melted; ## GLAZE; 1 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 4 to 5 teaspoon(s) milk; - sliced almonds

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denise hagar

Niagara Falls, NY

Updated on Mar 6, 2011

Crisp sugar cookie-great with coffee or tea.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 3 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
GLAZE
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 to 5 teaspoons milk
- sliced almonds

How To Make almond glazed sugar cookie

Step 1

Combine butter, 3/4 cup sugar and almond extract in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.

Step 2

Combine baking powder and flour. With mixer on low speed or use spoon, add flour to creamed mixture. Combine until well blended.
Step 3

Rolll dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet or parchment paper, 2 inches apart.
Step 4

Dip a flat bottom glass into melted butter and than into the 1/4 cup sugar. Press down on ball to 1/4 in thick.
Step 5

Bake in a 400' oven for 7 to 9 minutes, or until very lightly browned.
Step 6

Glaze- mix all ingredients in a small bowl with wire whisk. With a pastry brush, glaze cookies. Top with slivered or chopped almonds
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