1 1/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 egg yolks, unbeaten
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring

Thoroughly cream butter (butter) and sugar. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time. Add remaining ingredients, mix and chill in a covered bowl. Roll dough into small walnut sized balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press dough with any press dipped in sugar. Bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Remove immediately from the cookie sheet. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.