*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      SNOW-COVERED ALMOND CRESCENTS

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Serving Size  : 48   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Margarine or butter,
                        -softened
     3/4   c            Powdered sugar
     1/2   t            Almond extract
                        -OR-
   2       t            Vanilla extract
   2       c            All-purpose flour
     1/4   t            Salt (opt)
   1       c            QUAKER Oats (quick or
                        -old-fashioned, uncooked)
     1/2   c            Finely chopped almonds
                        Additional powdered sugar

  Heat oven to 325°F. Beat margarine, powdered sugar and almond extract until
  fluffy. Add flour and salt; mix until wel blended. Stir in oats and
  almonds. Using level measuring tablespoonfuls, shape dough into crescents.
  Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 14-17 minutes or until bottoms are light
  golden brown. Remove to wire rack. Sigt additional powdered sugar
  generously over warm cookies. Cool completely.
  
  Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
 
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