MARTHA STEWART'S ALMOND CRESCENTS

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These cookies are wonderful on your holiday trays or for cookie exchanges. They go together in a snap but taste like you fussed over them. Rolled in confectioner's sugar, these are a delight.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, plus extra for rolling
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup coarsely chopped slivered almonds
2 1/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and the 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar until fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts, then add the almonds. Stir in the flour and beat until well mixed.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Divide the dough in half into a roll one inch in diameter. Cut each roll into 3/4 inch slices, roll each slice into a cylinder 2 inches long, place 1 to 2 inches apart on cookie sheet and form into a crescent shape.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool, then roll in confectioner's sugar until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.2, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 0.9, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.5

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