1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract

All this can be mixed in large saucepan. Melt butter, add sugar and beat with spoon. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Mix in sifted flour, baking powder and salt. Lastly, add almond extract. Mix, pour in greased 9 x 9 inch pan. Press in sliced almonds and sprinkle sugar on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.