Mandel-Halbmonde (Almond Crescents)

1 c Butter or margarine

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

Beat together butter and sugar until very light and fluffy. Blend in extracts. Mix in flour and almonds. Using about 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. -----