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.