Cream butter, and brown sugar in the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, in a large bowl with an hand mixer.
Add in the egg, and almond extract and fully combine the wet ingredients together.
Next, add in the dry ingredients of flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and mix well, being sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Roll a tablespoon full of dough into a ball and place onto a cookie sheet. Then flatten the ball of dough with a wet fork, creating the criss cross pattern.
Bake at 350°F for 6-9 minutes, until just golden brown. Cool the baked cookies on a wire rack.