Almond Crescents
["1 c. soft shortening (1/2 butter)", "1/3 c. sugar", "2/3 c. ground blanched almonds", "1 2/3 c. sifted flour", "1/4 tsp. salt"]
["Mix together thoroughly the shortening/butter, sugar and blanched almonds.", "Sift together and work in flour and 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 1 cup confectioners sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon mixed. Bake in preheated 325\u00b0 oven for 14 to 16 minutes.", "Yields about 5 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies."]
["shortening", "sugar", "ground blanched almonds", "flour", "salt"]