This is one of our standard favorites at holiday time. They always disappear quickly at church get togethers.

Almond Thumb Print Cookies
1 cup softened butter or margarine
3 Tbs. sugar
Beat until fluffy then add;
2 cups flour (little at a time) & 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. almond extract
Beat until smooth. Chilling dough is optional. Roll dough into nickle size balls. Placed on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press thumbprint into each cookie before baking. Bake 375 for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool before icing.

Icing
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tbs softened butter or margarine
1 tsp. almond extract
2 tbs. cream or milk
Put butter in bowl. Add extracts. Add half of the powdered sugar and half of the milk. Beat until fluffy. Add remainder. Beat until fluffy. Color as desired. (I divide in half at holiday time and make half green and half red). Place a dollop in center of each cookie. I use a pastry bag with the flower tip.

Sharon