Snow-covered almond crescents

48 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupMargarine or butter, softened
¾cupPowdered sugar
½teaspoonAlmond extract OR
2teaspoonsVanilla extract
2cupsAll-purpose flour
¼teaspoonSalt (opt)
1cupQUAKER Oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
½cupFinely chopped almonds
Additional powdered sugar

Directions

Heat oven to 325'F. Beat margarine, powdered sugar and almond extract until fluffy. Add flour and salt; mix until wel blended. Stir in oats and almonds. Using level measuring tablespoonfuls, shape dough into crescents. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 14-17 minutes or until bottoms are light golden brown. Remove to wire rack. Sigt additional powdered sugar generously over warm cookies. Cool completely.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.