Almond Bonbons

==Ingredients==
*1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
*1/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened
*1/3 cup powdered sugar
*2 tablespoons milk
*1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
*1/2 (7 ounce) package almond paste (7- or 8-ounce size)
*Sliced almonds -- toasted, if desired 
;Almond Glaze
*1 cup powdered sugar
*1/2 teaspoon almond extract
*4 teaspoons milk (4 to 5 teaspoons)
==Directions==
#Heat oven to 375F. 
#Beat flour, butter, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. 
#Cut almond paste into 1/2-inch slices; cut each slice into fourths.
#Shape 1-inch ball of dough around each piece of almond paste. Gently roll to form ball. 
#Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. 
#Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set and bottom is golden brown. 
#Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. 
#Cool completely. 
#Mix all ingredients for almond glaze until smooth and spreadable
#Dip tops of cookies into almond glaze.
#Garnish with sliced almonds.
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