In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the sugar, butter, sour cream, egg and almond extract until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add to the bowl the baking soda, salt and flour. Mix until well combined.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Roll into balls (golf ball size) and place on cookie sheet.
Dip a glass cup into cookie dough then into sugar mixture ( 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 tsp salt). Press down on cookie balls to flatten.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.