1 c Margarine or butter,

-softened 3/4 c Powdered sugar

1/2 t Almond extract

-OR 2 t Vanilla extract

2 c All-purpose flour

1/4 t Salt (opt)

1 c QUAKER Oats (quick or

-old-fashioned, uncooked) 1/2 c Finely chopped almonds

Additional powdered sugar Heat oven to 325′F.
Beat margarine, powdered sugar and almond extract until fluffy.
Add flour and salt; mix until wel blended.
Stir in oats and almonds.
Using level measuring tablespoonfuls, shape dough into crescents.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 14-17 minutes or until bottoms are light golden brown.
Remove to wire rack.
Sigt additional powdered sugar generously over warm cookies.
Cool completely.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.