1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. almonds, chopped
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. butter

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except almonds. Beat until dough is smooth, comes clean from the side of the bowl and gathers into a ball. With lightly floured fingers, press dough evenly over the bottom of a 9 inch square ungreased baking pan. Sprinkle almonds on top and press gently into the dough. Using a sharp knife, score into 16 small squares and prick each square twice with a fork. Bake until dough is barely colored and almonds are lightly toasted, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then cut squares all the way through. Cool completely in pan. Store cookies in airtight container for up to two weeks.