mom's almond crescents

Name: Mom's Almond Crescents
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 40
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) butter; 1/2 plus 1 cup(s) confectioner's sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 2 cup(s) flour; 1 cup(s) chipped almonds; - confectioners sugar

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Recipe by

Linda Smith

@Cookenwithlov

Oelwein, IA

Mom made these every year in 1965 she gave the recipe to me, I have been making them ever since they are my favorites.

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(2 ratings)

yield 40 serving(s)

prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For mom's almond crescents

1 c

butter
1/2 plus 1 c

confectioner's sugar
1 lg

egg yolk
1 tsp

vanilla
1 tsp

almond extract
2 c

flour
1 c

chipped almonds
confectioners sugar

How To Make mom's almond crescents

1
Cream butter and sugar Add egg yolk And flavorings blend well

2
Add flour gradially until moistened. Add nuts.
3
Form into crescents about 2 1/2 inches long.
4
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until slightly brown.
5
Sprinkle with confectioners sugar while hot.
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