Butter Almond Classic Cookies

Directions

In a large bowl, beat margarinewith ½ cup sugar until light and fluffy.

Add almond extract. Sift flour and gradually add to mixture.

Add almonds and mix together until a dough forms.

Shape dough into a ball, seal in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Divide dough into 8 pieces.

Lightly flour hands and work surface.

Share each piece into a ½ inch thick roll.

Cut each roll into 2 inch pieces. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheets and shape each into a crescent, tapering the ends by gently pinching them.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until very lightly brown.

Cool cookies; dust with sifted remaining sugar.

Store in airtight container.