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PREPARATION:Cream butter until light and fluffy; beat in salt, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Gradually blend in confectioners' sugar then sifted flour. Chill for about 1 hour, or until dough is easier to handle.
Preheat oven to 400°. Shape dough into rolls about 3/4-inch in diameter, then cut in 3/4-inch lengths. Place, ends up, on ungreased baking sheets; press lightly with the bottom of a glass covered with a damp cloth. If desired, sprinkle cookies with colored sugar or granulated sugar. Bake at 400° for about 10 minutes.
Makes about 4 to 5 dozen cookies.
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