Almond Crescents - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. finely chopped almonds
confectioners sugar
red and green sugar

Preparation

Cream margarine and add sugar; blend in almond extract.
Add flour and salt.
Mix well.
Stir in nuts; chill.
Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into crescents; place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with confectioners sugar or colored sugar.
Makes 5 dozen cookies.