1 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

3 eggs beaten
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

1 cup butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 3 cup s all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs beaten 1/2 cup white sugar 1 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 egg and almond extract. Combine the salt and flour, stir into the sugar mixture with your hands until a smooth dough forms. Roll dough into log shaped pieces about 1/2 inch thick and 2-3 inches long. Dip each piece in the beaten eggs, then in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and then roll them in almonds. Place them 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.