If you’re looking for a quick and easy recipe for the holidays, here is a fun treat that is great for both family gatherings and gift bags for friends.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Makes: 54 crescent cookies

Ingredients:

– 2 cups (4 sticks) butter, softened

– 1 cup of powdered sugar

– 4 cups of flour

– 1 cup of ground PLANTERS Almonds

– 4 squares of BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped

– 1/2 cup of finely chopped pistachios

Instructions:

-Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

-Mix the butter and sugar into a large bowl with a wooden spoon until it is well blended. Gradually add flour, stirring after each addition until well blended. Stir in almonds.

-Shape into three-inch crescents, using one tablespoon of dough for each. Place two inches apart, on parchment or foil-covered baking sheets.

-Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for two minutes. Remove wire racks; cool completely.

-Melt chocolate as directed on it’s package. Dip one end of the cookie in chocolate; top with

pistachios. Return wire racks; let it stand until chocolate is firm.

Variation: For variety, dust the cookies with powdered sugar instead of dipping it in chocolate. Be sure to coat the cookies while they are still warm to ensure an even coating of sugar.