Description
These delicious almond crescent cookies are perfect for sharing during the holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup finely ground almonds
- 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in vanilla.
- Add flour, ground almonds, and salt, mixing gently until a soft dough forms.
- Shape dough into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Form walnut-sized pieces into tapered logs and curve into crescents.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but tops remain pale.
- Rest briefly, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar and cool completely.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, use pure vanilla extract instead of vanilla sugar.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg