Almond Crescents

Almond Crescents

Ingredients:
butter, without salt
sugars, granulated
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
nuts, almonds
spartan, real semi-sweet chocolate baking chips,
nuts, pistachio nuts, raw

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F.
Mix butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Gradually add flour, beating until well blended after each addition.
Add almonds; mix well.
Shape rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into 2-inch crescents.
Place, 2 inches apart, on ungreased parchment- or foil-covered baking sheets.
Bake 10 to 14 min.
or until lightly browned.
Remove from baking sheets to wire racks.
Cool completely.
Microwave chocolate in microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM 1-1/2 to 2 min.
or until chocolate is almost melted.
Stir until completely melted.
Dip one end of each cookie into chocolate; sprinkle with pistachios.
Return to wire racks; let stand until chocolate is firm.