Basic Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups wheat flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 1/4 lb. whole almonds.

Procedures

• In a food processor, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, butter, salt until it forms balls. Add egg, almond extract, mix well.
• Roll the dough on a floured surface. Cut the dough with 2 1/2 in. cookie cutter.
• Preheat the oven to 325 F degrees. Spray the cooking sheet with oil, place the cookies on the sheet, and place an almond on each of the cookie. Bake for 25 minutes.

Timing: 1 hour to prepare and cook.