Mix together butter and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy
Add in egg and extract and mix until combined
Add in flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until combined
Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheet. Use the bottom of a glass to press down onto cookie and gently flatten.
Bake for 8 minutes. Do not overbake cookie.
Remove from oven and place on cooling rack.
Frosting
In a bowl, mix together powdered sugar, milk and almond extract.
Frost cooled cookies. Allow frosting to set up. Place in refrigerate to help them set up faster.
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Notes
Recipe originally found at The Novice Chef Blog.Use the bottom of a glass to slightly flatten the cookie before baking.Bake just until the edges begin to turn golden brownThe dough may seem crumbly but that's o.k. Use your hands to bring the dough together. Don't over mix the dough.