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Holiday Almond Crescents

By: Marie DePadova • In: Cookies • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Margarine (or butter)
  • 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar (sifted)
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (optional)
  • 1 cup Quaker Oats (uncooked)
  • 1/2 cup Almonds (finely chopped)
  • Powdered Sugar (for topping)

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 2:

Beat margarine and almond extract until fluffy; gradually beat in sugar.

Step 3:

Add combined flour and salt; mix well. Stir in oats and almonds.

Step 4:

Shape to form crescents. Place on un-greased cookie sheet.

Step 5:

Bake 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown. Sift powdered sugar over warm crescents. Makes about 4 dozen.

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