2 1/2 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. soft shortening
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 egg

Sift together flour, soda and salt. Put in large bowl. Add other ingredients. Mix well. Shape in balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in 350 degree oven until brown.