Almond Crescents - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soft shortening (half butter)
1/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. ground almonds
1 2/3 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix thoroughly the shortening, sugar and almonds.
Sift flour and salt together and work in.
Chill dough.
Roll with hands pencil thick.
Cut in 2 1/2-inch lengths.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 14 to 16 minutes until set.
While warm, dip in 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.