2 sticks butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. almond extract or vanilla
2 c. flour

Cream butter, sugar, egg yolk, salt and almond extract or vanilla. Add flour, mix thoroughly until smooth. Form into balls or you may use a cookie press. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven for 10 - 12 minutes.