Shortbread Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl add butter, sugar, almond extract and beat until smooth on low speed.
3. Mix in flour and beat at low speed for a minute and thereafter at high speed for 4 minutes or until dough comes together.
4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place on ungreased baking tray and bake for about 14-18 minutes till the edges turn brown and crisp.
5. Remove from oven, cool on wire rack and store in air tight containers.

Yield: Makes about 3 dozen