1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 c. flour
1 egg white
sliced almonds

Beat the butter, sugar, eggs and extract together until creamy. Add the flour and mix well. Divide dough in half and put in 2 (8-inch) cake or pie tins. Brush with the egg white and sprinkle with sugar and sliced almonds.

Bake at 325°F for 30 to 40 minutes.