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                     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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