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Almond Crescent "Moon Man" Cookies

Buttery, delicate, delicious almond cookies make for a treat perfect for the holidays, or any day!
Course Dessert
Keyword almond, cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3/4 cup powder sugar + more for serving
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Beat butter and almond extract together until smooth. Add sugar, flour, and salt and mix well.
  • Stir in oats and almonds until combined.
  • Shape dough into small crescent shapes, and bake place on an ungreased baking pan.
  • Bake cookies 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  • Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes, then sift powder sugar over cookies.