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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These are probably my favorite cookies of all time. We always make them at christmas time! Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar |
1 cup butter, softened |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted |
powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375°
2. In large mixer bowl combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and butter. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add egg and almond extract; continue beating until well mixed, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low.
4. Add flour, cream of tartar and baking soda. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll balls into 2 inch ropes; shape into crescents.
6. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cookies do not brown.
8. Cool completely.
9. Dip half of each cookie into chocolate; sprinkle remaining half with powdered sugar.
10. Refrigerate until set.
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