Almond cookies

This is mom's traditional Christmas cookie.

Cream together:
2 c. butter (softened)
2 C. sugar
1 tsp. almond flavoring

Mix together in a separate bowl:
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. clove
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Add the dry mixture to the creamy ingredients, also alternating adding 1/2 c. sour cream. (Add a spoonful of sour cream, a scoop of the dry ingredients, and so on.)

Add 1/2 c. almonds (If you don't like nuts, like me, you can omit the almonds. If you want a little crunch though, just add some heath candy, it's really yummy)

Refrigerate batter until it is firm enough to mold. Then roll it onto wax paper in 2inch diameter rounds. Refrigerate until hard. Cut into 1/4 inch slices and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-9 minutes, until lightly golden on top.