Party Time Chocolate Chip Cookies

I got this from a Mrs. Fields' cookbook. I love LOVE love these cookies. The almond extract makes them so delicious- usually I don't even bother to put the slivered almonds in.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 12 cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup salted butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄3 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1  cup  slivered almonds (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar together in a medium bowl.
3. Add extracts and beat well. Scrape bowl.
4. Add flour, chocolate chips and almonds, and blend on low speed until just combined. Do Not Overmix.
5. Shape rounded tablespoonsful into 12 balls and place on a greased baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
6. Bake 15 minutes or until cookies just begin to brown.
7. Transfer cookies to a cool, flat surface.