Butter almond classic cookies

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       Title: Butter Almond Classic Cookies
  Categories: Cookies
       Yield: 36 cookies
  
       1 c  I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT
            -BUTTER! Spread, Unsalted or
            -Regular, softened
       1 c  Confectioners sugar, divided
       1 t  Almond extract
       2 c  All purpose flour
       1 c  Finely chopped almonds
  
   In a large bowl, beat I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT BUTTER! with 1/2 cup
   sugar until light and fluffy. Add almond extract. Sift flour and
   gradually add to mixture. Add almonds and mix together until a dough
   forms. Shape dough into a ball, seal in plastic wrap and refrigerate
   at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 350'F. Divide dough into 8 pieces.
   Lightly flour hands and work surface. Share each piece into a 1/2"
   thick roll. Cut each roll into 2" pieces. Arrange on ungreased cookie
   sheets and shape each into a crescent, tapering the ends by gently
   pinching them. Bake 18-20 minutes or until very lightly brown. Cool
   cookies; dust with sifted remaining sugar. Store in airtight
   container.
  
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