1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. almond paste
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 c. nut meats, chopped; optional

Cream butter, sugar, and egg. Add paste, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and extract. Beat until smooth. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Cool before taking off cookie sheets.