1/2 c. butter, softened
6 tsp. artificial sugar, Sweet and Low either brown or white
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1 tsp. almond extract
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds (optional)

Beat butter and sugar. Add egg, water, almond, stir in flour and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheets, flatten with fork and bake at 400 degrees for 6 minutes.