1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.In large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, amaretto, and almonds. Gradually mix in the flour until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on un greased cookie sheets.
3.Bake 5 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cookies are lightly colored