Glazed Almond Sugar Cookies

Need a new holiday cookie? Whip up this tasty sugar cookie with loads of almond flavouring. ...MORE + LESS -

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 egg

2 cups icing sugar

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

3 to 7 teaspoons half and half or milk

1/3 cup almond slices, toasted if desired

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Make cookie dough by blending cookie mix, butter, almonds, extract and egg until soft dough forms.
2

Roll dough into about 40 (1-inch) balls. Place about 2 inches apart on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Bake at 375°F 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool; place cookies on cooling racks. Cool completely.
3

In small bowl, stir icing sugar, 1/4 teaspoon extract and just enough milk until glaze is spreadable but thick. Spread glaze onto each cookie; top with 3 almond slices.

Place food directly on parchment paper and bake as directed. Treats will bake evenly and release from paper with ease. Plus, because you're baking right on the paper, clean-up is a breeze.
How-To To toast almond slices, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 5 to 7 minutes or until light golden brown.