Empire Cookies Recipe

Cream butter, add sugar, creaming well. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder, gradually add to creamed mixture. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch rounds; place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until very lightly browned at edges. Let cool thoroughly. Spread half of cookies with jam; top with remaining cookies.

Combine icing sugar, almond extract and enough hot water to make a thin icing; frost tops of cookies. Top each with a small piece of cherry. Store in covered tin (cookies will soften).