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almond crescent cookies

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Recipe by
Jane Kaylie
@Recipesnfoodcom
Los Angeles, CA

Almond crescents are a very basic tea cookie recipe. They’re very buttery with a pronounced almond flavor. Matched with a cup of Earl Grey or Almond Rocker...

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For almond crescent cookies

  • 1 c
    of butter, room temperature
  • 2/3 c
    of sugar
  • 1 tsp
    of vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    of almond extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    of flour
  • 1 c
    of almond flour (can substitute ground almonds*)
  • 1/4 c
    of powdered sugar for sprinkling

How To Make almond crescent cookies

  • 1
    Cream the butter and the sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the extracts and mix.
  • 2
    Add the flour and almond flour. Mix thoroughly. Take generous tablespoons of the dough (it will be slightly crumbly) and roll it into a small ball, about an inch in diameter, and then shape into a crescent shape.
  • 3
    Place onto parchment paper and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until a light golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar.
  • 4
    For added decadence let the cookies cool and dip one end of them into some melted chocolate, then let the chocolate harden.
  • 5
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