Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Sift together flour,soda, and cream of tartar, set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together both sugars,shortening, and margarine mixing well.
Step 4: Add egg and extract,mix well.
Step 5: Then add flour to creamed mixture a little at a time until well blended then stir in almonds.
Step 6: Take 1 Tablespoon of cookie dough and shape into balls, placing on cookie sheets.
Step 7: Flatten each slightly with the bottom of a sugar coated glass.
Step 8: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just lightly browned, ( Don't let the cookies burn ).
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