Cream butter and white sugar until smooth. Mix in 1/2 top almond extract. Mix in flour until dough comes together. Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Make a small hole in the center of each ball and fill the hole with preserves.

Bake at 350 for 14-18 min in preheated oven until lightly browned. Let cool 1 minute on the cookie sheet.

In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar, 3/4 tsp almond extract and milk until smooth. Drizzle lightly over warm cookies. (makes about 3 dozen)