Calling Bird Cookies

Ingredients

1 c butter
1 c sugar
1 egg
2 ts almond extract
2 1/2 c flour
1 ts baking powder
2 tb orange juice
1/4 c corn syrup
2 ts water
3/8 at a time
1/4 thickness
4 bird-shaped cookie cutters

Instructions

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. ----