Crescents

The "real name" of these cookies are "Italian Wedding Cookies", but in our house we just call them plain ol' crescents.

These are one of my all time favorite cookies that my Mom bakes. So get yourself a cold glass of milk and enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter

3/4 cup confectioners sugar, plus 1/3 cup, for rolling

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups finely ground blanched almonds

5 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Recipe:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cream butter in a bowl. Gradually add confectioners sugar and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add almonds and vanilla. Blend in flour gradually and mix well. Shape into crescents using about 1 teaspoons for each cookie. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not brown. Cool slightly, then gently roll in the extra confectioners' sugar.

Enjoy!