Almond Poppy Tea Cookies

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 1 pouch sugar cookie mix
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tsp almond extract
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3-4 tsp water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, poppy seeds, butter, cream cheese, 1 tsp almond extract and egg until soft dough forms.

2. Roll dough into 1 1/4" balls; place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press balls slightly to flatten. If desired, top each flatten ball with 5 sliced almonds arranged to form a star.

3. Bake 9-11 mins or until edges are light golden brown. Cool for 3 mins; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

4. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, remaining 1 tsp almond extrac and enough water to give the glaze a spreading consistency. Spread glaze over warm cookies. Store tightly covered in a single layer at room temperature.