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Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies
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These Almond Crescent Cookies are buttery, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, featuring a tender dough with crunchy toasted almond pieces. Perfect for festive occasions or everyday indulgence, their elegant crescent shape and simple ingredients make them a charming classic with a delightful twist.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (can substitute part with honey for variation)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for enhanced almond flavor)

Nuts

  • 3/4 cup almonds, finely chopped or slivered, toasted

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Almonds: Toast the chopped or slivered almonds in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring frequently until they turn golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool completely.
  2. Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and almond extract if using. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until combined. Fold in the cooled toasted almonds gently.
  3. Shape the Cookies: Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into logs about 2 inches long. Curve each log gently to form a crescent shape and place them spaced apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Bake the cookies for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep them tender.
  5. Cool and Optional Dusting: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar for a festive look or drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better dough texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender crumb.
  • Ensure almonds are thoroughly toasted to enhance flavor and crunch.
  • Watch the baking time carefully; slightly underbaking yields softer cookies that crisp up when cooled.
  • If dough is too sticky, chill it for 30 minutes before shaping.
  • For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.

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