ALMOND CRESCENTS

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This is our traditional Christmas cookie. We have had these at every Christmas for as long as I can remember.

Provided by Sue Stone

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb unsalted, sweet butter (2 cubes)
2-1/4 c all purpose flour
1-1/2 c granulated sugar
1-1/2 c finely ground almonds (approx. 10 oz.)
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, work together the butter and flour with your hands.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients and work together until very smooth; let stand 15 minutes.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 275º - 300º
  • 4. Take a piece of dough the size of a walnut. Roll into a ball and then squeeze it into a crescent shape.
  • 5. Put cookies on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes. Note: cookies will be VERY LIGHTLY brown in color. Do not let get too brown!

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