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.)
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READY IN: 1hr 14mins
YIELD: 36-48 cookies
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
NutritionFor Cookies
- 1cup butter
- 2cups sugar
- 3
- 2teaspoons almond extract
- 4cups flour
- 1teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄4teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
For Glaze
- 1cup powdered sugar
- 1⁄2teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1⁄2
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DIRECTIONS
- Cream the butter and sugar, adding eggs, one at a time.
- Add the rest of the cookie ingredients.
- Add a few drops of red food coloring to the dough, and swirl through mixture.
- Thoroughly chill the dough, before rolling it into balls, and placing them on a greased cookie sheet.
- Flatten balls slightly, and bake for 14 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
- Mix glaze ingredients together, and pour over slightly warm cookies.
- Let dry, and store in a tightly sealed container.
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