ALMOND CRESCENTS 
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup ground almonds

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Using a paddle attachment of your electric mixer, beat butter, gradually adding sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in extracts during the last minute.

Stir together flour and ground almonds. Pour into the batter and mix briefly to combine.

Shape the dough into logs and bend into a crescent shape, using approximately 1 tablespoon of dough for each.

Place onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. While still warm, roll gently in confectioners sugar.

 

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