Almond Cookies

Step 1

Sift the flour, corn starch, salt, baking powder, and almond flour into a bowl then whisk together and set aside.

Step 2

In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and almond extract until creamed.

Step 3

Add confectioners sugar; mix until combined.

Step 4

Scrape bowl down and add flour mixture while beating on low. Scrape bowl once more and mix until combined.

Step 5

Wrap in plastic and chill for 20-30 minutes.

Step 6

Preheat to 400 degrees.

Step 7

Use an cookie scoop to portion out 2 tablespoon sized dollops. Roll in your clean hands, place on parchment or silicon lined baking sheet then press down slightly and top with two almond slivers.

Step 8

Bake for about 8 minutes, the cookies will have just begun to brown at the edge when ready.

Step 9

Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.

Step 10

Add about 2/3 cup of powdered sugar to a bowl then drizzle in 1 tbsp water and one and a half teaspoons of almond extract. whisk together and add a few drops of water if needed for a thinner consistency.

Step 11

Drizzle over the cooled cookies and enjoy!