These crunchy sugar cookies with a hint of almond flavor are rolled in holiday sprinkles then filled with a little royal icing to give them a festive look that the family will love
Preheat oven to 350°. Mix butter and sugar until you have a creamy consistency, then add in almond and vanilla extract and salt. Slowly mix in flour until the cookie dough is formed
Shape into on inch balls, and roll into sprinkles. Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Make a deep indentation with your thumb into each cookie. Bake until edges are light brown, 10-12 minutes.
For the royal icing, beat egg whites in a stand mixer on medium low speed until frothy. Add in vanilla, then slowly add confectioners sugar and bring speed up to medium high heat. Continue to mix until the the icing is shiny.
Divide the frosting into separate containers and stir in food coloring. Spoon in pipe in icing into the center of each thumbnail cookie. Let them set for about 15 minutes. Enjoy!