Vanilla Crescents Recipe

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Bake Time: 10 Minutes Per Batch
Makes: 4 Dozen

Ingredients: 
- 1 Cup of Unsalted Butter: Softened
- 1/2 Cup of Sugar
- 1 Tsp. of Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 Tsp. of Almond Extract
- 2 Cups of All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/4 Cups of Ground Almonds
- 1/2 Tsp. of Salt
- Confectioners' Sugar

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, almonds and salt; gradually beat into creamed butter mixture.

2. Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 24 inch rope. Cut crosswise into twelve 2 inch logs; shape each piece into a crescent. Place crescents 1 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool on pans for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Dust warm cookies with confectioners' sugar.

Bon Appetit!