Brown-Eyed Susan Cookies

Submitted by Kathy

"I love these cookies. The little bit of fudge on top is perfect."

 

• Ready In: 42mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 30 cookies
• Serves: 30

ingredients

• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups flour
• slivered almonds (optional)

• Frosting

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons hot milk

directions

1. Heat over to 400°F Grease cookies sheets.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Add sugar, almond extract, and salt. Blend in flour.
3. Shape a tablespoon of dough into a ball. Place on cookie sheet. Flatten with bottom of a glass that has been dipped in flour.
4. Bake 10-12 minutes, until cookies look dry and are beginning to brown around the edges. Remove to rack. Cool.
5. Prepare Frosting: In a small saucepan, melt butter with chocolate (or microwave). Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.