Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



3
cups
flour





1
teaspoon
baking soda





1
teaspoon
salt





1/2
teaspoon
cream of tartar





1
cup
sugar





1
cup
brown sugar

packed



3 3/8
cups
butter





2
each
eggs





1
teaspoon
vanilla extract





1
cup
almonds

chopped

 In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except almonds.

Blend  well with a mixer.

Stir in almonds, mix thoroughly. Chill for several hours.

Shape dough into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 8-1  minutes at 4~F.  Cool.