Mandel-halbmonde

Ingredients

1 c butter
2 1/2 c flour
3/4 c sugar
1 c almonds
1 ts vanilla extract
1 1/2 ts almond extract

Instructions

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 crescents. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees F until light brown. While warm, roll crescents in confectioners' sugar. Cool on racks and store in a tightly sealed container. Makes 3 dozen cookies. ----