Mandel-halbmonde (almond crescents)

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupButter Or Margarine
cupFlour -- Unbleached
¾cupSugar
1cupAlmonds -- Ground
1teaspoonVanilla Extract
Confectioners' Sugar
teaspoonAlmond Extract

Directions

Beat together butter and sugar until very light and fluffy. Blend in extracts. Mix in flour and almonds. Using about 1 T of dough for each, shape into logs and bend into crescents. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees F until light brown. While warm, roll crescents in confectioners' sugar. Cool on racks and store in a tightly sealed container. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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