Double Almond Shortbread Cookies

2 sticks butter or margarine ($.45)
2 tsp. almond extract ($.25)
3/4 C. dark brown sugar ($.25)
2 1/2 C. all purpose flour ($.15)
1 C. sliced almonds ($.50)

Beat together margarine, extract, and sugar until well blended. Add flour and mix until well incorporated. Stir in almonds until just blended.

Shape dough into a 1 1/2" log and chill for 30 minutes.
Slice dough into 1/2" thick cookies.

Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 325 for 15-18 minutes.
Cool on wire rack.

Store in an airtight container.

Yields = 30 cookies
Cost: $1.60
Cost per cookie: $.05 each