I was looking for a quick little cookie or bar recipe to make for a friend whose father passed away. I came upon this recipe on the 50 best cookie recipes on the cooks.com site. I chose it because Mom loved "susies," one of her favorite flowers, and this reminded me of her.
They were delicious! Sorry I didn't take a photo!
BROWN EYED SUSANS
1 c. butter
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Cream butter. Add sugar, extract, flour and salt. Roll level tablespoon of mixture into balls. Place on cookie sheet and flatten slightly with thumb print. Bake in 400 degree oven 10-12 minutes (watch them).
FROSTING:
1 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
Almond halves
2 tbsp. hot water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Combine sugar and cocoa. Add the water and vanilla. Put 1/2 teaspoon of frosting on each cookie with almond in the center.
Makes 3 dozen.
