2 cups butter (no substitutes), softened
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced almonds

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until almost white, about 10-12 minutes. Beat in extract. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture, Stir in almonds. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Yield: about 7 dozen.

Submitted by: Doris Page