almond crescents

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sue Stone
Corning, CA

This is our traditional Christmas cookie. We have had these at every Christmas for as long as I can remember.

(1 rating)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For almond crescents

  • 1/2 lb
    unsalted, sweet butter (2 cubes)
  • 2-1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1-1/2 c
    finely ground almonds (approx. 10 oz.)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make almond crescents

  • 1
    In a large bowl, work together the butter and flour with your hands.
  • 2
    Add remaining ingredients and work together until very smooth; let stand 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Preheat oven to 275º - 300º
  • 4
    Take a piece of dough the size of a walnut. Roll into a ball and then squeeze it into a crescent shape.
  • 5
    Put cookies on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes. Note: cookies will be VERY LIGHTLY brown in color. Do not let get too brown!

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