Almond Cookie

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, sugar, and almond flavoring until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add egg and almond paste and beat thoroughly.
3. 3
   Add sifted dry ingredients and beat until well blended.
4. 4
   Chill dough for about 2 hours.
5. 5
   Form into balls, shaping with palms of hands.
6. 6
   Use 1 level teaspoon of dough for 1 cookie.
7. 7
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press gently with small fruit glass which has been dipped in granulated sugar.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 until delicately browned - about 12 minutes.
9. 9
   NOTE: you can also add 3/4 cup chopped fine almonds to give added flavor.