Almond crescents

Almond crescents

Ingredients/Components

• vanilla - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• flour
• almond extract - 1/2 tsp
• powdered sugar - 1/2 c
• soft butter - 1 c
• ground almonds - 3/4 c
• powdered sugar for coating - 1 item

How to make almond crescents:

Mix butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and flavorings. Mix at medium speed for 2 minutes. Turn to low and add flour and salt. Beat until smooth. Add almonds and blend. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Shape into crescents. Bake 8 minutes at 400°. While warm, shake in bag of powdered sugar to coat.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Hand Formed cookies.