Thumbprint Cookies with Icing

Thumbprint Cookies With Icing

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ingredients

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Gather the cookie ingredients.

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Cream the butter and sugar. Add the egg, vanilla and almond extract.

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Add the dry ingredients and mix to combine.

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Roll the dough into 1 inch balls.

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Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie. Freeze for 30 mins.

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Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 mins, until bottom of cookies are golden brown.

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Gather the icing ingredients.

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Mix powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until icing is smooth and drizzly.

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Fill cookies with icing and decorate with sprinkles

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Enjoy!

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