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Scandinavian Almond Crescents

Name: Scandinavian Almond Crescents
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: About6 dozen cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup margarine (8 oz); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tsp almond extract; 2 1/4 cups flour; 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds; sifted powdered sugar

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Tender buttery almond crescent cookies finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. This main dish is presented so home cooks can move easily from gathering the ingredients to serving the finished dish. The ingredient checklist and numbered directions keep the cooking process clear from start to finish. Read through the complete method before beginning, then save or print the page so the recipe is ready whenever it belongs on your table again.

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Beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
Blend in almond extract.
Add flour and mix well.
Stir in finely chopped almonds.
Shape level teaspoons of dough into crescents.
Place crescents on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove from cookie sheet, cool 5 minutes, and sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.

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