3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. whole, blanched almonds

In large mixer bowl combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Add butter, butter, egg, almond and vanilla extracts; beat at low speed until well blended. Increase speed to medium and continue beating until dough is smooth, scraping bowl occasionally. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into 1 inch balls. Place on cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Flatten dough with bottom of floured glass. Place almond in center of each. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown around the edges. Cool slightly on cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to finish cooling. Makes about 5 dozen, about 125 calories each.