Almond Butter Cookies

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Combine butter, sugar and almond extract in large bowl.

3. 3

   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.

4. 4

   Add all remaining cookie ingredients; beat at low speed until well mixed.

5. 5

   Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls.

6. 6

   Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

7. 7

   Flatten balls to 1/4 inch thick with bottom of buttered glass dipped in sugar.

8. 8

   Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

9. 9

   Cool completely.

10. 10

    Melt chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat 2-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth.

11. 11

    Drizzle or pipe chocolate onto cookies making tree design, if desired.

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