Almond Crescent Cookies

Name: Almond Crescent Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup salted butter, at room temperature; 0.33333334326744 cup confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.75 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted; 0.5 cup almonds, finely chopped

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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.

Recipe by staubenf

Updated on October 8, 2022

close up view of Almond Crescent Cookies on a platter

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Prep Time:

45 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

24

Yield:

2 dozen cookies

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Ingredients

½ cup salted butter, at room temperature
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
½ cup almonds, finely chopped

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)

70	Calories
5g	Fat
6g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 70
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 40mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Calcium 7mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 21mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.