Title: Mandel-Halbmonde (Almond Crescents)
Categories: German Cookie Dessert
Yield: 8 Servings
| 1 | c | Butter Or Margarine |
| 3/4 | c | Sugar |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla Extract |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Almond Extract |
| 2 1/2 | c | Flour; Unbleached |
| 1 | c | Almonds; Ground |
| | | Confectioners' Sugar |
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.