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