1 lb. butter
3 c. granulated sugar
8 eggs, separated
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. almond extract
1/3 c. bourbon (your choice)
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans

Cream butter and 2 cups sugar until fluffy. Add one egg yolk at a time, beating well after each. Add bourbon, vanilla, almond extract and flour in thirds. Mix until smooth after each third is added. Beat 1 cup of remaining sugar into egg whites until stiff.