Almond Cookies

Ingredients

2 Sticks Unsalted Butter, Softened
6 tbs.  Powdered Sugar
1 tsp. Almond Extract
2 c. All-Purpose flour
Pinch of Salt
1 c. Blanched almonds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. To prepare the almonds, scatter them on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Let the almonds cool, then grind finely in a food processor.
  4. In a medium bowl, cream the butter with the sugar using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the extract and blend.
  6. Add the flour, salt, and nuts, and mix at low speed until just mixed.
  7. Dump the mixture onto a lightly floured surface, and bead briefly to create a smooth dough.
  8. Break off pieces of dough and roll into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  9. Shape the balls into crescents and place on parchment lined baking sheets.
  10. Continue to finish the rest of the dough in the same manner.
  11. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cookies just begin to brown.
  12. Cool until just barely warm, then gently roll in powdered sugar.
  13. Allow to cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar once more.
  14. Store in an airtight container until needed.
source:
https://www.italianfoodforever.com/2018/12/buttery-toasted-almond-crescent-cookies/?fbclid=IwAR35HddGDTbORlGEwro1CehIKuGDvGtwc44zMl05BLEjF4NuNF-hKDrpJPU