Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Basic Cookie Dough:

2 1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
5 cups flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. almond extract

Icing:

1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 T. milk

Shape dough into 1 inch balls, place on cookie sheet. Press center of cookie dough down using the bottom of a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon. May need to dip in flour to prevent sticking. Place a spoonful of jam in each indentation. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool slightly and drizzle with powdered sugar icing.

Recipe from Laura.