Jo here is my almond crescent recipe

Oven 325 degrees
Bake 14 to 16 min.

Mix thoroughly...
1 cup shortening (1/2 butter) softened
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cups blanched almonds

Sift together and work in...
1 2/3 cups sifted flour
1/4 tsp salt

Chill dough. Roll with hands pencil thick. Cut in 2 1/2 inch lengths.
Form into crescents on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake until set, not brown. Cool on pan. While
slightly warm carefully dip in cnfectionary
sugar.