Description
These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Almond Crescent Cookies are the ultimate treat for the holidays or cozy weekends. Delicately sweetened with powdered sugar and loaded with finely ground almonds, they offer a nutty richness in every bite. Their charming crescent shape makes them perfect for festive cookie platters and dessert gifts. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, or healthy-ish snack options, this easy recipe is one you’ll come back to every year.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2.25 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely ground almonds or almond flour
0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until pale and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla extract and mix well to incorporate flavor.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, ground almonds, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry mixture to butter mixture, blending just until combined.
5. Scoop a tablespoon of dough, shape into a log, then curve into a crescent.
6. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill if dough feels too soft.
7. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 15–18 minutes, until bottoms are golden but tops remain pale.
8. Cool for 5 minutes, then gently coat warm cookies in powdered sugar.
9. Let cookies cool completely and dust again with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough if it’s too soft to handle — this prevents spreading during baking.
Use almond extract for a more intense almond flavor if desired.
Always double-dust with powdered sugar for that snowy, picture-perfect finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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