Instructions: BAKE at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

MAKES about 4 dozen cookies. Sift
together into a mixing bowl the flour, confectioners sugar, cream of tartar, soda, and salt. Cut in butter until particles are fine. Combine egg, water, almond extract and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and mix well to form a dough. If desired, chill dough for easier handling. Shape into balls, using a rounded teaspoonful for each. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Press a pecan half or blanched almond into top of each. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 12 to 15 minutes until a delicate golden brown.

*Pillsburys Best Self-Rising Flour is not recommended for use in this recipe.

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