Iced Almond Thumbprint Cookies For Springtime Kid Friendly Things To Do Recipes

ICED ALMOND THUMBPRINT COOKIES FOR SPRINGTIME | KID FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• Melt the butter until it is warm enough to dissolve the sugar (I usually microwave the 1 lb. for about 30 seconds) If it is only partially melted, that's fine. It will probably have a warm, and creamy texture)
• In a large bowl mix melted margarine or unsalted butter and sugar together until sugar is dissolved
• Add extract and milk - stir in
• In a small bowl mix the salt, flour, and *optional nuts
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix together
• Roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter
• Push the center down with your thumb or the back of a Tbsp. measuring spoon that has been greased
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 8-10 minutes
• While that is baking - stir the ingredients for the icing together adding the water 1 Tbsp. at a time, and stopping when the icing is a nice smooth consistency but not too runny
• If it gets too runny...just add a little more powdered sugar
• After the cookies are done and cooled - add a spoonful of icing to each center
• Enjoy!

ALMOND ICING

Steps:

• Mix water, extracts and salt in small bowl. Whisk in enough powdered sugar to form icing thick enough to pipe.

ALMOND ICE

Steps:

• Soften gelatin in 1 cup cold water. Add 2 1/4 cups boiling water and sugar. Stir until thoroughly dissolved. Add 3 cups cold water and the almond extract. Mix well.
• Pour gelatin mixture into a 9x13 inch pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Cut into 1 inch squares and serve in a bowl with cut fruits.