Description
Almond Crescent Cookies are delicate, buttery treats that combine the rich flavors of almond and vanilla. These tender cookies feature a crumbly texture thanks to the addition of almond flour, shaped into elegant crescent moons and lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for tea parties or a sweet coffee companion, they offer a nutty sweetness that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup of butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of almond flour (can substitute ground almonds)
For Dusting
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter and sugar together until the mixture is light in color and fluffy in texture. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add Extracts: Incorporate the vanilla and almond extracts into the creamed butter and sugar, mixing well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Mix Flours: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and almond flour to the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly until a cohesive but slightly crumbly dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Using generous tablespoons, scoop the dough and roll each portion into a small ball about an inch in diameter. Shape each ball gently into a crescent form and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they turn a light golden brown on the edges.
- Cool and Dust: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet. Once cooled, dust them generously with powdered sugar for a sweet, elegant finish.
Notes
- Almond crescent cookies make a perfect bite-sized snack for tea parties or coffee breaks.
- The almond flour adds a wonderful nutty flavor and a tender crumbly texture to the cookies.
- You can substitute ground almonds for almond flour if needed, but the texture may be slightly different.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature to achieve the best creaming results.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 49 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg
