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Almond Crescents
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Servings: 1
Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2
Lb
(2 Sticks) Unsalted Butter 2/3
Cup
Sifted Confectioner's Sugar Plus More
For Rolling 1
Tsp
Vanilla Extract 1/2
Tsp
Almond Extract 1
Cup
Coarsely Chopped Almonds 2 1/3
Cups
Sifted All-Purpose Flour
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350° and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together butter and 2/3 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in extracts,
then add almonds. Stir in flour and beat until well mixed.
2. Divide dough in half and roll each half into a log 1 inch in diameter.
Cut each log into 3/4-inch pieces, and roll each piece into a cylinder 2
inches long. Place cylinders 1 to 2 inches apart on baking sheets, and
form into crescents.
3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let crescents cool,
then roll in additional sugar.
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