Glazed Almond Cookies

Tasty almond cookies are soft and a bit chewy. They are easy to make, FULL of flavor and are sure to be a family fav in no time. Most of the time the best cookies are the ones that are made with simple ingredients. Turn to this almond cookie recipe when you want something quick, easy, and SO YUMMY.

Ingredients
1 cup butter softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp almond extract
2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
additional White sugar

Glaze
1 c powdered sugar
1/2-1 tsp almond extract
2-3 tsp water
green food coloring optional
sliced almonds toasted
Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Using a kitchen aid, or large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Once light and fluffy add the almond extract.
In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add it to the butter mixture and mix well.
Using a cookie scoop roll the dough into 1 inch balls. Drop them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Dip the bottom of a glass cup into a bowl of white sugar and use the cup to lightly flatten the cookies.
Bake at 400° for 7-8 minutes or until cookies are slightly colored. Allow them to cool for 1 minute on the baking pan before placing them an a rack to finish cooling.
Glaze
Add the confectioners sugar and almond extract to a small mixing bowl. Gradually mix in the water until you reach a glaze consistency. Add the optional food coloring if you wish.
Drizzle the cookies with the glaze and top with sliced almonds.