Vanilla Crescents

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, almonds and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2. 2

   Divide dough into 4 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 24-in. rope. Cut crosswise into twelve 2-in. logs; shape each into a crescent. Place 1-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3. 3

   Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool on pans 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Dust warm cookies with confectioners' sugar.