Almond Cookies

1 1/2 cup butter

1 each egg

1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring

8 oz almond paste, canned

1 1/2 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon soda

2 hours. Form into balls, shaping with palms of hands. Use

1 level teaspoon of dough for 1 cookie. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press gently with small fruit glass which has been dipped in granulated sugar. Bake at

350 until delicately browned, about 12 minutes. NOTE: you can also add

3/4 cup chopped fine almonds to give added flavor.