1 c. flour
1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 c. ground blanched almonds
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Combine flour, sugar and butter. Knead until well blended. Add nuts and flavoring. Blend well. Roll each cookie briskly between palms of hands. Shape in form of crescents. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.