Almond Crescent Cookies

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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.

Submitted by staubenf
Updated on February 20, 2024
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

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. Shape dough into tiny crescents; place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

  4. 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.

  5. Roll cookies in sifted confectioners' sugar when cooled.

Recipe Tips

If your kitchen is warm, the dough can be challenging to shape. Chill dough in the refrigerator to make it stiff enough to handle, 1 hour or overnight.

The cookies are delicate. It's best to layer them between wax paper when storing and arrange them on a platter in a single layer when serving.

39 home cooks made it!

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 2%
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.