ALMOND WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp McCormick Pure Almond Extract
8-oz white baking chocolate

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.

Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and almond extract; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed.
Stir in chocolate and almonds.

Drop by heaping tablespoons about 1-inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees 12 to 13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Yield: 6 dozen

Note: This is a McCormick recipe and photo.