Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a mixer bowl, blend margarine and sugar until the mixture is grainy.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the egg and almond extract.

Beat until fluffy. Add ground almonds and flour, and blend until just combined. Do not over-mix.

Pour sliced almonds onto a plate or work surface.

Form the dough into one-inch balls and roll them in the sliced almonds, coating each ball thoroughly. Place balls on an ungreased cookie sheet, two inches apart.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until cookies are slightly brown along the edges. Immediately transfer the cookies to a cool surface.

When the cookies are cool, drizzle them with melted cookie dip, or dip half of each cookie completely in chocolate.