Mom's Holiday Choco - Butter Cookies

1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

Combine all ingredients except the flour and cocoa in a large bowl. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour and cocoa until well mixed (about 2 - 3 minutes). Drop a round teaspoon full for each cookie onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 7 - 9 minutes. This recipe can be used in a cookie press.