posted by Suzanne 09-25-98 7:02 PM
Thumbprint Cookies
1 c. butter
1 t. almond extract
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar, heaping
2 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
Icing:
1 c. powdered sugar
2 T. cocoa
2 T. hot water
1 t. vanilla
Cream the first four ingredients well; gradually mix in flour and salt. Stir in pecans. Roll into balls; make an
indentation in center of each with your thumb. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 400 for 10-12 minutes. Beat
icing ingredients until creamy. Drop by teaspoonful into center of each cooke; let harden. These cookies freeze well!