Sun 29 Apr 2007
Ingredients:
-1 cup sugar
-1/2 cup butter
-1 teaspoon Almond extract
-1 egg
-2 cups flour
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1 cup sweet strawberries, mashed
-1/2 cup chopped walnuts
-3/4 cup Confectioners’ sugar
1. Remove 2 tablespoons of the crushed strawberries with juice and set aside
2. Cream sugar, butter, and almond extract until creamy
3. Beat in egg
4. Mix flour with baking powder and soda and add to creamed mixture alternately with crushed strawberries
5. Stir in walnuts
6. Drop by tablespoons onto lightly greased cookie sheet
7. Bake in 375 degree F oven for 12-14 minutes
8. Mix reserved berries with about 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar to make a thin glaze and spread over warm cookies
