Mandel-Halbmonde (Almond Crecents)

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Title: Mandel-Halbmonde (Almond Crecents)
Categories: German, Cookies
Yield: 8 servings

1 c Butter Or Margarine 2 1/2 c Flour; Unbleached
3/4 c Sugar 1 c Almonds; Ground
1 ts Vanilla Extract 1 x Confectioners' Sugar
1 1/2 ts Almond Extract

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 crecents. Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees F until light brown. While warm,
roll crecents in confectioners' sugar. Cool on racks and store in a
tightly sealed container.
Makes 3 dozen cookies.

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