Butter Almond Crescents

Butter Almond Crescents

Ingredients
2 sticks (1 cup) of margarine, softened
1 cup powdered confectioner's sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped almonds*

Directions
In large bowl, beat margarine with 1/2 cup sugar and then add remaining
ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled.

Divide
dough and shape into 1/2 inch rolls and then cut into 2 inch pieces.
Taper ends of each by pinching them and bend into a crescent shape.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 to 18 minutes or until light brown.
When cooled, dust with remaining sugar.

*You can usually find small packets of sliced almonds at Wal-Mart in the baking section. Just use a sharp knife and mince them up a bit more. Other nuts will work, too. Tiny chocolate chips would be interesting. Very versitile cookie.