1 c. butter
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Chocolate frosting
Whole almonds

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in extract. Add flour and salt; mix well. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly. Bake at 375 degrees 10 to 12 minutes. Cool. Frost with chocolate frosting; top with almonds. Makes 5 dozen.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING:

Combine:

1 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa

Add:

1 tbsp. hot water
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix well.