Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup rum
1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
1
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Beat in the rum and almond extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Cover and chile for 4 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3
Drop the dough by spoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
4
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.