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mom's almond crescents

(2 ratings)
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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.

(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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