Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Filling: In a medium sized bowl, combine all filling ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
3. Dough: In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add egg and almond extract.
4. In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons dough and roll into a ball. Press ball to flatten and place 2 teaspoons filling in center. Wrap dough around filling, place on baking sheet, and press sliced almonds on top. Repeat with remaining dough, makes about 24 cookies.
6. Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes or until edges are just beginning to turn golden in color. Cookies will still appear pale in color.
7. Allow cookies to cool and dust with powdered sugar.