Almond Crescent Cookies Recipe

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Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 24

Yield: 2 dozen cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

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

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 5

Roll cookies in sifted confectioners' sugar when cooled.

Nutritional Information

Almond Crescent Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 69.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 5.6g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 1%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 4.9g 8%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 10.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 118.4IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Folate: 9.1mcg 2%

Calcium: 6.8mg 1%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 6.6mg 2%

Potassium: 20.7mg 1%

Sodium: 39.5mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 44

*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.

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