2 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter
1 slightly beaten egg
1 tsp. almond extract
1/3 c. whole almonds

Sift together flour, sugar, salt and soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add egg and almond extract. Mix well.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Place an almond atop each cookie and press down to flatten slightly. Bake 350 degrees 15-18 minutes. Cool on rack. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen cookies.