CHERRY ALMOND CRESCENTS

1 1/2C sifted flour
1/4t salt
1C butter 1/4C corn starch
1/3C powdered sugar
1/2C finely chopped candied red cherries
1/2C finely chopped blanched almonds
1t almond extract
Cream butter and sugar; add flour, salt, and cornstarch mixing well. Add chopped cherries and almonds; turn out onto floured surface and knead slightly. Divide into 8 pieces; roll each like a pencil; cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces, roll and shape into crescents. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet till lightly brown for 10-12 minutes at 350. Remove from oven and cool slightly and roll in powder sugar while still warm.
Lets all have a good weekend. Another recipe from Grandma tomorrow. Jackie and Bill are going to a Christmas party tonight. They were nice to ask me along but I declined. They are a great couple.