Almond Sugar Cookies

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.

Mix in the almond extract.

Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.

Roll the dough into 1 inch balls. Roll the balls in sugar. Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.

Using the bottom of a glass, slightly flatten the cookies.

Bake at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes.

Allow the cookies to cool for 1 minute before removing them to a wire rack.