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Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies prepared dish

Almond crescent cookies are delicate, buttery pastries infused with almond flavor and dusted with powdered sugar. These traditional treats are perfect for festive occasions or as a delightful snack with tea or coffee.

This recipe is dessert, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 tbsp almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the ground almonds, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt to the mixture, and mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into small crescent shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before dusting with the remaining powdered sugar.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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