Almond Meltaways

Directions

1. 1
   Beat together butter and 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar in bowl until smooth and creamy. Beat in almond extract.
2. 2
   On low speed, beat in flour and nuts.
3. 3
   Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, 2 hours.
4. 4
   Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Pinch off pieces of dough in heaping teaspoonfuls.
5. 5
   Roll into logs and taper ends; bending into crescents.
6. 6
   Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in 325 degree oven for 16 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned.
7. 7
   Remove cookies to wire rack. While warm, dust with a generous layer of remaining confectioners' sugar.
8. 8
   Cool completely then sprinkle again with any remaining confectioners' sugar.