Almond Butter Cookies

Almond Butter Cookies 2 cups sugar divided 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened 1 large egg 1 tsp almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup water Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine 1 cup of the sugar and the butter in a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg and almond extract and beat until well mixed. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed. Place remaining 1 cup sugar in another bowl and water into a separate small bowl. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and dip the top of each ball into the water and then into sugar. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.