Soft Almond Sugar Cookies

1 1/2 c. white sugar
2/3 c. butter
2/3 c. shortening
2 large eggs
2 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 c. cake flour
1 c. all purpose flour
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
course sugar for the top

*Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
*Mix sugar, butter and shortening.  Add the eggs and almond extract.
*In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients and pour into butter/egg mixture.
*Make rough balls, adding in a sprinkle of the course sugar.
*Put in oven for 4 min. Carefully use an appropriate utensil to flatten cookies while in the oven.
*Bake for 4 more min. Remove for cooling.