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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Great cookies for St. Patrick's Day or anytime. Allow to chill overnight. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon milk |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/8 teaspoon almond extract |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted |
1 dash salt |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons milk |
2 teaspoons milk |
green food coloring |
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in milk and extracts.
3. Combine the flour, almonds and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Shape into a 10-inch roll, wrap in plastic wrap.
5. Refrigerate overnight.
6. Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
7. Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake at 325* for 14-16 minutes or until set.
9. Remove to wire racks to cool.
10. Combine the icing ingredients; decorate cookies as desired.
11. Let stand until set.
12. Store in an airtight container.
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