2 c. flour
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. butter (1/2 lb.)
1 tsp. almond extract

TOPPING:

1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 tbsp. shortening

Combine flour, butter, sugar and almond extract. Mix well. Shape into 2 inch logs. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool.

Melt chips and shortening in double boiler. Remove from heat. Dip one end of cookie in chocolate. Chill 1 hour. One recipe makes 2 1/2 dozen.