1 cups shortening (white Crisco)
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 t. salt
2 cups sifted flour
1 T water
1 T vanilla
1-1/4 cups ground almonds
Confectioners Sugar
1. Cream shortening, sugar and salt. Add the almonds.
2. Blend in sifted flour: mixing with fork, add water and vanilla.
3. Form into crescents. Bake at 325 for 12-15 minutes on uncreased cookie sheet.
4. Roll into powdered sugar while still warm
My mom always made these every Christmas.
