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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Linda Smith

Oelwein, IA

Updated on Dec 13, 2016

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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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 40 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1/2 plus 1 cups confectioner's sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
1 cup chipped almonds
- confectioners sugar

How To Make mom's almond crescents

Step 1

Cream butter and sugar Add egg yolk And flavorings blend well

Step 2

Add flour gradially until moistened. Add nuts.
Step 3

Form into crescents about 2 1/2 inches long.
Step 4

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until slightly brown.
Step 5

Sprinkle with confectioners sugar while hot.
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