Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           butter
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      almond extract
   1      cup           oats -- uncooked
     3/4  cup           powdered sugar -- sifted
     1/2  cup           almonds -- finely chopped
   2      cups          flour
                        powdered sugar

Preparation:

Heat oven to 325 degress F. Beat butter and almond extract till fluffy;gradually beat in sugar. Add combined flour and salt;mix well. Stir in oats and almonds. Shape to form crescents. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown. Sift powdered sugar over warm crescents.