3/4 c  Sugar
1/3 c  (5 1/3 tablespoon) softened
-margarine
1/3 c  Light corn syrup
2    Slightly beaten egg whites
1 ts Almond extract
2 1/4 c  Quaker oats uncooked
1 c  All purpose flour
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt optional
3 tb Sliced almonds

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat sugar, margarine and corn syrup until
fluffy. Add egg whites and extract; mix well. Gradually add combined
remaining ingredients; mix well. Drop by 1/4 cup measure about 2 inches
apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Press into 3 inch circles. Bake 14-16
minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove to aluminum
foil. STore tightly covered.