Snow-Covered Almond Crescents

* Exported from MasterCook *

SNOW-COVERED ALMOND CRESCENTS

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Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Margarine or butter,
-softened
3/4 c Powdered sugar
1/2 t Almond extract
-OR
2 t Vanilla extract
2 c All-purpose flour
1/4 t Salt (opt)
1 c QUAKER Oats (quick or
-old-fashioned, uncooked)
1/2 c Finely chopped almonds
Additional powdered sugar

Heat oven to 325'F. Beat margarine, powdered sugar and almond extract until
fluffy. Add flour and salt; mix until wel blended. Stir in oats and
almonds. Using level measuring tablespoonfuls, shape dough into crescents.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 14-17 minutes or until bottoms are light
golden brown. Remove to wire rack. Sigt additional powdered sugar
generously over warm cookies. Cool completely.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.



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