Mandel-Halbmonde (Almond Crecents) 1 c Butter Or Margarine
3/4 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 ts Almond Extract
2 1/2 c Flour; Unbleached
1 c Almonds; Ground
1 x Confectioners' Sugar
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 crecents. Place on greased
cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees F until light
brown. While warm, roll crecents in confectioners' sugar. Cool on
racks and store in a tightly sealed container. Makes 3 dozen cookies.
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