Almond Crescents

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Almond paste (Original recipe calls for 1/2 lb)
• 1 ounce Confectioners’ sugar (Original recipe calls for 2 ozs.)
• 1 large Egg white (From 1 small egg)
• 0.5 cup Almonds, blanched and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Butter, unsalted (For greasing the baking sheet)
• 0.5 cup Confectioners' sugar (For frosting)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (For frosting)

Instructions

1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine the almond paste, confectioners’ sugar, and egg white. Mix until well combined and smooth. The mixture will be quite soft.
2. 2Shape the mixture into a long roll, about 1 inch in diameter. Cut pieces from the roll about ¾ inch long. Roll each piece separately in the chopped almonds, shaping them into a crescent shape as you go.
3. 3Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a baking sheet with butter. Place the crescent-shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
4. 4In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth and thin enough to brush. Add more lemon juice if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
5. 5Once the cookies are completely cool, brush them with the lemon-flavored confectioners’ frosting. Let the frosting set before serving.