Ingredients

The following ingredients have 30 Servings
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup ground almonds*
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • *Place 1 cup of slivered almonds in a food processor or magic bullet and grind as fine as you can get it with no big chunks.
  • In a mixer combine butter and sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla and almond extracts and beat until combined.
  • (Remove whisk from mixer and replace with the paddle attachment)
  • Alternately add the ground almonds and flour a little at a time until a dough forms. It will be crumbly, but should stick together when pinched with your fingers.
  • Form dough into 1 inch balls and then shape into a crescent.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove to cool on a wire rack. Be careful when they are warm, they are very delicate.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and ENJOY!