Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 ℉.

Step 2

Using a kitchen aid, or large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Once light and fluffy add the almond extract.

Step 3

In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add it to the butter mixture and mix well.

Step 4

Using a cookie scoop roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Use thumb to press down and make a dent in the center of each dough ball. Fill each dent with jam.

Step 5

Bake for 7-8 minutes or until cookies are slightly colored. Allow them to cool for 1 minute on the baking pan before placing them on a rack to finish cooling.

Step 6

Add the confectioners sugar and almond extract to a small mixing bowl. Gradually mix in the milk until you reach a glaze consistency.

Step 7

Drizzle the cookies with the glaze.