Angel Almond Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, room temperature (no substitutes!)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (more if needed)

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 300 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter a large baking sheet.

3. 3

   In a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed beat butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and almond extract until smooth (about 3 minutes).

4. 4

   In a medium bowl mix the flour with baking powder; add to the creamed mixture; beat until blended.

5. 5

   Stir in chopped almonds.

6. 6

   Shape into 1-inch balls and place about 1-inch apart on the buttered baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake about 20-25 minutes or until pale golden brown (do not overbake!).

8. 8

   Let the cookies stand on sheet until cool enough to handle.

9. 9

   Place about 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar in a shallow dish.

10. 10

    Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar evenly to coat all over.

11. 11

    Set the cookies on racks to cool completely.