Almond Sandies

1 cup butter or margarine -- softened

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup slivered almonds

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add extract; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in almonds. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300 degrees for 22-24 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1-2