1. COOKIE DOUGH: 2. Cream butter with sugar until fluffy. 3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and almond extract. 4. Stir together flour, salt, baking soda and powder; gradually stir into creamed mixture until well blended. 5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. 6. FILLING: 7. Meanwhile, mix together filling ingredients until smooth. 8. ASSEMBLY: 9. Using hands, roll heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. 10. With finger, make indentation in centre of each; stuff with about 1/4 teaspoons filling. Pinch off dime-sized piece of dough; press over filling to cover. 11. Reroll in palms to seal and smooth edges. 12. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Brush tops with egg white; press almond lightly into each. 13. Bake in 325oF oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden. 14. Let cool on racks. Makes about 5 dozen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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