This is a recipe I make almost every Christmas. I got it from a coworker about 20 years ago. It's a big hit with those who like almonds.
Ingredients
- salted butter, at room temperature: 0.5 cup
- confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting: 0.33333 cup
- vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- almond extract: 1 tsp
- salt: 0.125 tsp
- all-purpose flour, sifted: 0.75 cup
- all-purpose flour, sifted: 2 Tbsp
- almonds: 0.5 cup (chopped)
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt; mix briefly to incorporate. Gradually stir 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour into the creamed butter, add almonds, and mix until dough is just combined.
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Shape dough into tiny crescents; place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
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Bake cookies in preheated oven until edges are golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Roll cookies in sifted confectioners' sugar when cooled.
