Calling Bird Cookies

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Title: Calling Bird Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 48 servings

1 c Butter; softened
1 c Sugar
1 Egg
2 ts Almond extract
2 1/2 c Flour
1 ts Baking powder
2 tb Orange juice
Glaze and decorations:
1/4 c Light corn syrup
2 ts Water
Sliced almonds
Granulated sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar; add egg and almond
extract.With mixer at low speed, add flour, baking powder and orange juice.
Blend well. Divide dough into thirds. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until
firm...about 2 hours. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough, 1/3 at a time, to 1/8 to
1/4-inch thickness. Cut with 3 to 4-inch bird-shaped cookie cutters. Place
cookies 1" apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
In a small bowl, stir together corn syrup and water; lightly brush
mixture over cookies. Arrange sliced almonds to resemble wing and tail
feathers. Bake for 6-9 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 1
minute; transfer to cooling rack. While still warm, brush with corn syrup
mixture. Sprinkle with sugar. Makes 4 dozen cookies.

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