Addictions

Pinterest  has become my latest addiction.  I have so many boards and a gazillion pins.  O.K.  maybe I am exaggerating a little bit, but not by much.   I get so many great ideas.  I just wish I had the time to do all of them.  My grandchildren and students have benefited the most from this web site because most of the things I have made have been for them.  My grandchildren got some pool / beach coverups with their names embroidered on them for Easter, they made special Christmas ornaments for their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparent, I have made many games for my school children, and the list goes on and on.  A couple of days ago I found a recipe for almond cookies.  I made them tonight for the hubby and myself. They aren't super sweet, but if you like the taste of almond, you will like these.

Almond Cookies

Blend:

1 cup butter

3/4 cup sugar

1 tsp. almond extract

Combine these ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

In a separate bowl mix:

2 cups plain flour        OR               You can use 2 cups of self rising flour and NOT

1/2 tsp. baking powder                        use the baking powder and salt.

1/4 tsp. salt

sliced almonds

Add the flour mixture 2 Tablespoons at a time to the wet ingredients until completely combined.

Roll into small balls and flatten slightly. Cook for 9 minutes (they will not look done) at 400 degrees on a lightly greased pan or parchment-lined pan. Cool cookies until they are just warm, but place sliced almonds on top of each cookie as soon as they are removed from the oven. Drizzle a spoonful of glaze on top of the almonds and cookie.  This will help keep the almonds in place.

Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp. almond extract

1 Tb. water