Preheat the oven to 350°F

Cream sugar, butter and shortening

Stir in eggs and almond extract

In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

Add dry mixture to the sugar mixture.

Mix thoroughly.

Chill dough for 30 minutes

Roll dough into 2 teaspoon balls.

Roll the dough balls in the raw sugar

Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 7-8 minutes.

Remove from the oven and gently press the tops flat with a spoon while still warm.

Return the dough to the refrigerator between batches.

Cool on a cooling rack.