Mandel-Halbmonde (Almond Crescents) -

2 1/2 c Flour; unbleached

3/4 c Sugar

1 c Almonds; ground

1 ts Vanilla extract

Confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 ts Almond extract

1 T of dough for each, shape into logs and bend into crescents. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake

12 to 15 minutes at

350 degrees F until light brown. While warm, roll crescents in confectioners' sugar. Cool on racks and store in a tightly sealed container. Makes

3 dozen cookies. --