Mandel Halbmonde

Almond Crescents

 

1 cup butter 2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cups sugar 1 cup ground almonds
1 tsp vanilla extract powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp almond extract  

 

1.Beat together butter and sugar until lightly fluffy.  Blend in extracts.  Mix in flour and almonds.

2.Use about 1 tbsp of dough for each.  Shape into logs and bend into crescenets.  Place on greased cookies sheet.  Bake 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees.  

3.While lightly warm roll in posdered sugar.  Cool on racks.  Store in airtight tins.  Makes 3 dozen cookies.

 
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