Instructions: In food processor, process almonds until finely ground in an on off motion. Remove almonds from the work bowl. Cut butter in 6 pieces and place butter in the work bowl and process for 10 seconds. Add the sugar and process until light and creamy; add vanilla, salt and flour and process until combined. Add nuts and process only until combined. Place in a bowl and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 . Shape a tablespoon of dough into 1/2 inch thick sticks. Bend each stick into a crescent shape. Place on a greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until cookies are dry but not brown. Cool slightly. Roll in powdered sugar.

Yield: 36 cookies

NOTES : My Mom always made these at Christmas.

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