Pine Nut Crescents

• 3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 1/4 cups pine nuts (about 6 ounces)

1. Butter and lightly flour heavy large baking sheet.
2. Finely grind almonds in processor.
3. Add sugar, powdered sugar, flour and salt; process until well blended.
4. Add egg whites; process until smooth dough forms (dough will be very sticky).
5. Spread pine nuts on floured surface.
6. Using floured hands, form dough into 1-inch balls.
7. Roll balls in pine nuts, pressing slightly to adhere.
8. Form balls into crescents.
9. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
10. Let cookies stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours before baking.
11. Preheat oven to 350F.
12. Bake cookies until golden brown, about 18 minutes.
13. Transfer cookies to rack and cool completely.
14. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
15. Store in airtight container.)

blanched slivered almonds, sugar, powdered sugar, flour, salt, egg whites, pine nuts

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pine-nut-crescents-4005 (may not work)