Dipped Vanilla Crescents

Dipped Vanilla Crescents

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tbs cornstarch
• 2 squares (1 ounce each) semi sweet chocolate
• 1/2 tsp shortening

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, almonds, sugar and vanilla; add flour and cornstarch. Roll into 1 inch balls; shape into crescents and place on greased baking sheets.
2. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks. Melt chocolate and shortening in microwave or double boiler; stir until smooth.
3. Dip one end of each crescent into chocolate; cool on waxed paper. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm the chocolate.