The almond extract in these moon-shaped cookies gives them a special flavor. They are perfect for showers or holiday dessert buffets. Elizabeth made them for a Christmas Cookie Making Party she hosted. All the ladies were rolling the little cookies in their hands while they chatted about holiday plans. It’s always surprising how many crescents can fit on the cookie sheet.
by Granny–Dolores Borel
Ingredients
2 sticks butter
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups pecans
Method
Cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla and almond extract. Stir in flour. Mix well. Add pecans. Form dough into crescent shapes. Place on parchment paper covered cookie sheet. Bake 350 20 minutes. Sprinkle powdered sugar over cookies while still hot.
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