| 1 | Recipe by: land o"lakes preparation time: 1:00 preheat oven to 350 degrees. |
| 2 | In a large mixer bowl, combine sugar, butter, and almond extract. |
| 3 | Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). |
| 4 | Reduce speed to low; add flour. |
| 5 | Continue beating until well-mixed (1 to 2 minutes). |
| 6 | Shape dough into 1" balls. |
| 7 | Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. |
| 8 | With thumb, make indentation in center of each cookie (edges may crack slightly). |
| 9 | Fill each indentation with about ?teaspoon jam. |
| 10 | Bake for 14 to 18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. |
| 11 | Let stand on cookie sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool. |
| 12 | In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and 1 ?teaspoons almond extract. |
| 13 | Gradually stir in enough water to make a thin glaze. |
| 14 | Drizzle over cooled cookies. |
