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Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies

Delightful Almond Crescent Cookies with irresistible almond flavor and a snowy powdered sugar coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt; mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Shape about 1 tablespoon of dough into a small log and bend into a crescent shape.
  5. Place shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 14-16 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
  8. Cool completely and dust again with more powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize flavors with citrus or add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit.

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