3/4 c  Butter; (no substitutes),
          ; softened
   1/4 c  Sugar
     1 ts Almond extract
     2 c  All-purpose flour
     1    Egg white
     2 tb Sugar
   1/3 c  Ground almonds
 In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Stir in extract. Add 1-1/4 cups
 flour; mix well. Knead in remaining flour. Cover and chill at least 2
 hours. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4″ thickness. Cut with a
 small cookie cutter (1-1/2 to 2″); place on ungreased baking sheets. Beat
 egg white until foamy; brush over cookies. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds.
 Bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire
 racks. Yield: 4 dozen
                
                 Yields       
                1 servings                
