Almond Crescent Cookies

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Yield: 30 to 36 cookies

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Start to Finish Time: 45 minutes

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
  • 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat to 325 degrees. In the bowl of a standing or electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in extracts, flour, and salt. Stir in almonds.

Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into 2-inch ropes and lay them on lightly greased cookie sheets. Shape each rope into a crescent. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.