Almond Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F
2. 2
   Cream the sugars with the margarine.
3. 3
   Add the egg and almond extract, and beat until fluffy.
4. 4
   Stir the flour and baking powder together and fold into the mixture a little at a time.
5. 5
   Beat lightly to make a smooth dough.
6. 6
   Do not knead the mixture too much, or the cookies will be hard.
7. 7
   Shape the dough into balls the size of a walnut.
8. 8
   Dip the tops of the cookies into the sesame seeds.
9. 9
   (You may need to slightly dampen the top of each with a little water).
10. 10
    Lightly press half an almond into the center and flatten a little.
11. 11
    Place the cookies about 1-inch apart.
12. 12
    Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
13. 13
    Store in airtight containers.