Almond Tree Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   In medium bowl, beat 1 cup butter, the granulated sugar and almond extract with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
3. 3
   On low speed, beat in flour.
4. 4
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
5. 5
   Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until firm to the touch.
6. 6
   Cool 1 minute, remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
7. 7
   Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
8. 8
   In small bowl, beat powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and the milk on medium speed until smooth and spreadable.
9. 9
   Stir in green food color until uniform color.
10. 10
    Spoon frosting into resealable food-storage plastic bag.
11. 11
    Seal bag; cut off tiny corner of bag.
12. 12
    Squeeze bag to make tree shape in a zigzag pattern on each cookie with frosting.