1/2 c. butter
5 tbsp. powdered sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Cream butter, sugar, extract and salt until light and fluffy. Add flour and baking powder and blend; chill.

Form into balls, using 1 teaspoon of cookie dough for each ball. Place on greased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in flour.

Bake at 350 degrees until edges are browned, for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool before removing from pan.

VARIATION: If desired, decorate with candy decorations or colored sugar before baking.