1 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Cream shortening adding sugar slowly. Add egg (unbeaten) then beat well. Add dry ingredients and extract. Put cookies on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.