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Heat oven to 375°
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In large mixer bowl combine 1 ½ cups powdered sugar and butter. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add egg and almond extract; continue beating until well mixed, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low.
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Add flour, cream of tartar and baking soda. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll balls into 2 inch ropes; shape into crescents.
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Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cookies do not brown.
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Cool completely.
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Dip half of each cookie into chocolate; sprinkle remaining half with powdered sugar.
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Refrigerate until set.