Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar -- packed
3 3/8 cups butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup almonds -- chopped
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except almonds. Blend well with a mixer. Stir in almonds, mix thoroughly. Chill for several hours. Shape dough into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes at 400~F. Cool.