1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. Land O'Lakes unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Powdered sugar

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In large mixer bowl combine sugar and butter. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). Add egg and almond extract; continue beating until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Add flour, cream of tartar and baking soda. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).

Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll balls into 2 inch ropes; shape into crescents. Place on cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cookies do not brown. Cool completely. Frost half of each cookie with chocolate; sprinkle remaining half with powdered sugar. Refrigerate until set. Yield: 4 1/2 dozen.