ALMOND CRESCENTS

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These are delightfully crunchy and nutty shortbread cookies. They have a nice almond flavor. When dusted with powdered sugar, they look adorable. Add them to your cookie tray or give as a hostess gift. They're a simple cookie recipe and delicious!

Provided by Denise Nalepa-Hucke

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 stick butter, room temperature
1 1/2 c powder sugar
1 Tbsp almond extract
4 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c chopped pecan or buy the pieces already chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together butter, almond extract, powdered sugar, and flour.
  • 2. Mix in pecans.
  • 3. Roll into crescents or balls.
  • 4. Place on ungreased cookie sheet or parchment paper.
  • 5. Bake 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until the ends brown just a little.
  • 6. Cool on rack.
  • 7. When cooled dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!

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