I have taken quite a long hiatus from this blog- we have been building the barn and bought my two horses, Cowboy and Sven home, and I have passed all my doctoral comps and orals (for my musical arts in vocal performance degree- I am not going to be a medical doctor).... It is my favorite time of the year- that narrow slice between Thanksgiving and Christmas. As a singer, teacher, and student, it is an incredibly busy time of year, but I love making time in the kitchen. Happily, these almond cookies are very easy to make, and even easier to clean up after. And almond is my favorite flavor for a sweet treat, especially paired with a sweet vanilla glaze. Enjoy! Ingredients: Cookies: 8 tablespoons softened butter 3 large eggs, room temp 2 1/4 all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons almond extract Glaze: 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons nonpareils Method: Cream togethe...
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