Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond crescent cookies are another Christmas standard. In my box of Mom's recipes, I found the recipe below written by Mom and a nearly identical version written by Grandma, so I guess this recipe has a long family history.

This batch ended up with the cookies being a bit larger than I remember Mom making them. But what didn't change with this batch was the terrific almond flavor. These cookies store well and can be made in advance.

This cookie recipe is the last Christmas cookie recipe for the 2011 holiday season. You will have to come back next December for more of Mom's awesome Christmas cookies.

Almond Crescent Cookies

• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp. brandy
• 2 tbsp. water
• 1 cup chopped almonds plus more to coat the cookies
• 2 cups flour

Cream butter with the powdered sugar until light. Mix in brandy and water. Add in chopped almonds and flour and mix well. Chill the dough. 

Preheat oven to 350. Shape small pieces of dough into crescents. Roll each cookie in the extra chopped almonds. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 12 to 15 minutes. Enjoy!