Holiday Almond Crescents

We like these, recipe given to me by a neighbor, even better than the recipe I used for 20 years.

Ingredients

1 c butter

½ tsp almond extract

¾ sifted powdered sugar

2 c all purpose flour

½ tsp salt

1 c rolled oats

½ c finely chopped almonds

Powdered sugar for dipping cookies after baking

Method

Heat oven to 350

Beat butter and almond extract until fluffy

Gradually beat in the sugar

Add flour and salt. Mix well. Sitr in oats and almonds. Break off bits and form into crescents.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15-18 mintues until light golden brown. Sift extra powdered sugar over warm cookies.