Ingredients
● 1 1⁄2 cups unsalted butter
● 3⁄4 cup confectioners’ sugar (Icing)
● 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
● 1 1⁄2 cups finely ground almonds
● 4 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
● 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
● 1⁄3 cup confectioners’ sugar for rolling
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Cream butter or margarine 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.
3. Shape into balls (or crescents) using about 1 teaspoon for each cookie. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, and bake for 15-20 min. Do not brown. Cool slightly, then roll in the extra confectioners’ sugar.
