Almond Shells

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add almonds, extract, egg and yolk to butter and mix thoroughly.
3. 3
   Gradually stir in flour until dough is smooth enough to handle.
4. 4
   Knead for a minute or two, until smooth, on a lightly floured board.
5. 5
   Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 2 hours.
6. 6
   Using a generous amount of butter, grease small fluted tart-shell pans.
7. 7
   Press an even layer of dough into each pan, making sure that you press it firmly into all the identations.
8. 8
   Bake in preheated 375 oven for about 15 minutes, or until a pale golden sand color.
9. 9
   Invert over rack and tap bottom of mold gently with a spoon or rub with a cool damp cloth until tart slips out.
10. 10
    Cool completely and serve plain or filled with whipped cream and a dab of jam or jelly.