Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 cup almonds – slightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks) unsalted – softened
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Confectioners’ sugar – for dusting

Instruction

  • Preheat 350 degrees F.
  • Place the sugar, salt and toasted almonds in a food processor and process until smooth.
  • In a mix-master combine the softened butter and remaining sugar and mix until smooth and creamy.
  • On a low speed gradually add in the ground almond mixture, extracts and slowly add in the flour.
  • Divide the dough in half and wrap in a plastic and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • Using half the dough at a time spoon a tsp. of dough and form into crescents. Place on a non-stick baking sheet or a sheet lined with parchment paper about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake about 15 – 20 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
  • Remove from baking sheet and dust immediately with powdered sugar.