Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together butter and white sugar until smooth. Mix in 1/2 tsp almond extract, egg yolk, and flour until dough comes together.

Step 3

Chill dough for 15-30 minutes.

Step 4

Roll dough into 1 ½ inch balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a spoon, make a small impression in the center of each ball. Fill impression with jam.

Step 5

Bake for 14-18 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, mix together confectioners sugar, 3/4 tsp almond exact and milk until smooth.

Step 7

Drizzle over warm cookies.