1 heaping tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. almond extract
1/2 c. almonds (whole, natural)

Cream sugar and shortening ingredients. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Sift flour and baking powder, add to batter. Mix in extract and flavoring. Shape into long roll on each side of cookie sheet which has been sprayed with Pam. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven; slice, turn over slices on side and return to oven for about 5 minutes.