Pink Sweeties (Pretty Pink Almond Cookies)

These pretty, pink and white swirled, iced almond cookies came from the Woodbine Cottage in Granbury, TX (via my friend, Victoria!). They have a nice almond flavor, they keep well, and they look so pretty! I think they'd be nice for a baby shower, or for Valentine's Day, because of their pink color. (Note: I find this dough to be rather stiff, and recommend using a heavy-duty mixer.)

• Ready In: 1 hr 14 mins
• Yields: 36-48 cookies

Ingredients

• For Cookies

• 1  cup butter
• 2  cups sugar
• 3  eggs
• 2  teaspoons  almond extract
• 4  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

• For Glaze

• 1  cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons half-and-half (approx)

Directions

1. Cream the butter and sugar, adding eggs, one at a time.
2. Add the rest of the cookie ingredients.
3. Add a few drops of red food coloring to the dough, and swirl through mixture.
4. Thoroughly chill the dough, before rolling it into balls, and placing them on a greased cookie sheet.
5. Flatten balls slightly, and bake for 14 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
6. Mix glaze ingredients together, and pour over slightly warm cookies.
7. Let dry, and store in a tightly sealed container.