1/2 c  Sugar
3/4 c  Butter; softened
1    Egg yolk
1 ts Almond extract
1 1/2 c  Flour
1/4 c  Unsweetened cocoa

Heat oven to 375F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except flour and
cocoa. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Gradually
add flour and cocoa until well mixed (2-3 minutes). Shape rounded
teaspoonfuls as desired. (1″ balls, 2-3″ logs, balls flattened, balls with
indentations, etc.) or use cookie press. Place 1″ apart on cookie sheets.
bake for 7-9 minutes or until set. cool. Decorate with melted chocolate
chips, melted almond bark, nuts, colored sugars, candied fruit, candies,
maraschino cherries, etc. Yield: 3 dozen.