Description
Delicate and nutty, these Almond Crescent Cookies are a classic holiday treat that melts in your mouth. With a perfect balance of buttery flavor and almond essence, these crescent-shaped cookies are coated in a dusting of powdered sugar, adding a touch of sweetness to every bite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely ground blanched almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, and salt.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and shape each into a crescent. Place on baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Finish and Serve: Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, cool on a wire rack, and dust with more powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a finer texture, use almond flour instead of ground almonds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
