Almond Half Moons Recipe

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

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   Add in the sugar; beat till combined.

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   Beat in the egg and almond extract.

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

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

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   Don't refrigeratedough.

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

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

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   Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 6 to 8 min, or possibly till edges are hard and bottoms are lightly Remove cookies from pans and cold on a rack.

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    Sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar.

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    This recipe yields about 70 cookies.

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    Comments: These crisp little cookies, reminiscent of Chinese almond cookies, will taste great in any shape your cookie press makes, but be sure to choose a tip with at least a 1/2-inch opening.

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    Otherwise, the grnd nuts might get caught in the opening.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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