Strong House Inn

Melt Away Cookies: Dessert

Servings: 0

Prep time:1-1/2 hour

Ingredients:

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  1 cup butter, room temperature

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  1/3 cup confectioners sugar

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  1 cup all-purpose flour

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  1/8 teaspoon salt

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  2 tablespoons melted butter

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  1 cup confectioners sugar

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  1 tablespoon Almond extract

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  2 teaspoons half and half

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  1 drop red food coloring (to make a pale pink frosting)

Step 1:

Mix first 4 ingredients. Form into 1-inch balls, use flour to handle. Makes 36 cookies. Indent thumbprint. Refrigerate for 1 hour

Step 2:

Bake 350 degrees for 15-17 minutes. Cookies should be a pale color with only a ting of color on the bottom of the cookie. Let cool.

Step 3:

For Frosting: Cream 2 tablespoons of melted butter with 1 cup confectioners sugar, 1 tablespoon almond extract, 2 teaspoons half and half and 1 drop of red food coloring. Ice each cookie with a star decorating tip. Enjoy!