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Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies

These Almond Crescent Cookies offer a perfect blend of buttery softness and nutty almond flavor in an elegant crescent shape. Quick and simple to make with pantry-friendly ingredients, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are ideal for festive occasions, gifting, or everyday indulgence.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup ground almonds (or almond flour)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Ensure the butter is softened and measure all ingredients in advance for smooth preparation.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy and pale, which is essential for a light, tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Almonds, Flour, and Vanilla: Gently mix in the ground almonds, all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute), vanilla extract, and salt until the dough just comes together, being careful not to overmix to maintain tenderness.
  4. Shape the Crescents: Divide the dough into small portions, roll each into logs, then curve gently into crescent shapes. Place cookies on the baking sheet spaced slightly apart.
  5. Bake Until Lightly Golden: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges turn a soft golden color. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender and crumbly.
  6. Cool and Dust with Powdered Sugar: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then dust generously with powdered sugar for a classic, snowy finish.

Notes

  • Softened (not melted) butter is key for the perfect cookie texture.
  • Use fresh or high-quality ground almonds for best flavor.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender and crumbly.
  • Shape cookies evenly to ensure uniform baking.
  • Wait until the cookies are completely cool before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent melting.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Gluten Free (when using gluten-free flour)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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