Almond Cookies
["2 1/2 c. flour", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1 c. butter, softened", "1 egg, beaten", "1 Tbsp. almond extract", "split blanched almonds"]
["Sift dry ingredients into bowl.", "Cut in butter.", "Mix remaining ingredients, except almonds, and stir in.", "Shape in 1-inch balls and put on cookie sheets.", "Flatten balls to 1/4 inch thickness with a glass covered with wax paper.", "Put an almond half in the center of each.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes.", "Makes about 6 1/2 dozen."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "nutmeg", "butter", "egg", "almond extract", "almonds"]