Almond Half-Moons

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium high speed for 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add the sugar; beat till combined.

3. 3

   Beat in the egg and almond extract.

4. 4

   Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.

5. 5

   Stir in any remaining flour and the ground nuts with a wooden spoon.

6. 6

   Do not chill dough.

7. 7

   Pack dough into a cookie press fitted with a 1/2 -inch wide round or star tip.

8. 8

   Force dough through the cookie press 1-inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets forming crescent shapes.

9. 9

   Bake in a preheated 375F oven for 6-8 minutes, or till edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.

10. 10

    Remove cookies from pans and cool on a rack.

11. 11

    Sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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