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Mandel-Halbmonde (Almond Crescents)

A home-style Mandel-Halbmonde (Almond Crescents) made with Butter Or Margarine, Flour Unbleached, Sugar, and Vanilla Extract. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 2 1/2 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Beat together butter and sugar until very light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Blend in extracts.

3. 3

   Mix in flour and almonds.

4. 4

   Using about 1 T of dough for each, shape into logs and bend into crescents.

5. 5

   Place on greased cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees F until light brown.

7. 7

   While warm, roll crescents in confectioners' sugar.

8. 8

   Cool on racks and store in a tightly sealed container.