Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease several cookie sheets (or use parchment paper). Mix together sugar and eggs to a smooth mixture. Add ground almonds and almond extract and mix well. Roll dough between your palms into one-inch balls, then roll balls in flat dish of granulated sugar to coat lightly. Place each ball on cookie sheet about 1+1/2-inches apart (they spread). If you wish, press a half-almond into the top of each ball for additional decoration. Bake 10-15 minutes, or until cookie bottoms are golden. Cool cookies on baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to racks to finish cooling.

I've made these cookies for over 10 years and hubby loves them. (makes about 40 cookies)Enjoy!