Buttery Almond Cookies

• butter, softened↗1 cup
• icing sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• all-purpose flour↗2 cups
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• almond extract↗1 teaspoon
• finely chopped almonds3⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream the the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Add the flour, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix well.

3. 3

   Stir in the almonds.

4. 4

   Shape into 1 inches balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

5. 5

   Bake at 350*F (180*C) for 13-16 minutes or until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown and the cookies are set. Cool for 2 inutes in the pan before removing to wire racks to cool completely.