Crescent Cakes

Wicca; a Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
written by Scott Cunningham

found on Page 161

Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely ground almonds
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
• 2 drops almond extract
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg yolk

Directions:

1. Combine almonds, flour, sugar and extract until thoroughly mixed.
2. With the hands, work in butter and egg yolk until well blended.
3. Chill dough (I did for 30 minutes to an hour)
4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
5. Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of walnuts and shape into crescents.
6. Place on greased sheets and bake for about 20 minutes.
7. Serve during the simple feast, especially at esbats.

It's ritually related to Venus and has a long magical history.