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.