Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half (approx)

Instructions

1. Cream the butter and sugar, adding eggs, one at a time.

2. Add the rest of the cookie ingredients.

3. Add a few drops of red food coloring to the dough, and swirl through mixture.

4. Thoroughly chill the dough, before rolling it into balls, and placing them on a greased cookie sheet.

5. Flatten balls slightly, and bake for 14 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

6. Mix glaze ingredients together, and pour over slightly warm cookies.

7. Let dry, and store in a tightly sealed container.