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½ cup salted butter, at room temperature
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⅓ cup confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
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½ cup almonds, finely chopped
Almond Crescent Cookies
This is a recipe I make almost every Christmas. I got it from a coworker about 20 years ago. It's a big hit with those who like almonds.
Recipes · Desserts · Nut Dessert Recipes · Almond Dessert Recipes
| Prep Time: 45 mins |
| Cook Time: 15 mins |
| Servings: 24 |
| Total Time: 1 hrs |
| Yield: 2 dozen cookies |
Ingredients
Ingredients List
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt; mix briefly to incorporate. Gradually stir 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour into the creamed butter, add almonds, and mix until dough is just combined.
Shape dough into tiny crescents; place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake cookies in preheated oven until edges are golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Roll cookies in sifted confectioners' sugar when cooled.
Cook's Notes:
If your kitchen is warm, the dough can be challenging to shape. Chill dough for 1 hour or overnight to make it stiff enough to handle.
The cookies are delicate, so it is best to layer them between wax paper when storing and arrange on a platter in a single layer when serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts
| 70 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |