Yvonne'S Cookies
["1 c. unsifted flour", "1/2 c. confectioners sugar", "1/2 c. cornstarch", "1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted margarine", "1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract", "slivered almonds"]
["Beat margarine until smooth.", "Add remaining ingredients (except almonds); mix well.", "You can knead this like a dough. Refrigerate 1 hour.", "Shape into 1-inch balls.", "Place 1 1/2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.", "Flatten slightly with a lightly floured fork.", "Slide slivered almonds into the top of each cookie. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes to barely light gold.", "Makes about 30 cookies."]
["flour", "confectioners sugar", "cornstarch", "unsalted margarine", "vanilla", "almonds"]