Ingredients

1

                        roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough

1/2

cup finely chopped dates

1

cup powdered sugar

2

teaspoons milk

2

teaspoons corn syrup

1/8

teaspoon almond extract

1/8

teaspoon vanilla

1/4

cup sliced almonds, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Add dates; knead into dough with hands until well combined.

Reshape dough into 12-inch log. Using sharp knife, cut log into 24 (1/2-inch) slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, at least 15 minutes.

In small bowl, stir together Frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost cookies. Garnish tops with sliced almonds.