2 3/4 c  Sifted flour
1 c  Sugar
1/2 ts Soda
1/2 ts Salt
1 c  Butter
1    Slightly beaten egg
1 ts Almond extract
1/3 c  Whole almonds

Sift flour, sugar, soda and salt together into bowl. Cut in butter till
mixt resembles cornmeal. Add egg and almond extract; mix well. Shape dough
into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Place
an almond atop each cookie and press down to flatten slightly. Bake at 325
degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Cool on rack.

Makes 4 1/2 dozen