Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
