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Almond crescent cookie

2. Almond Crescent Christmas Cookies

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 48 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus 2 cups for rolling
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped almonds or almond flour

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325°F; line two baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Beat butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl until creamy. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. Mix in flour and salt on low until combined; stir in almonds evenly.
  4. Roll about 1 tablespoon dough into a short log; shape into a crescent. Space about 1 inch apart on sheets.
  5. Bake 14-16 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden and tops remain pale; avoid overbaking.
  6. Cool on sheet 5 minutes until handleable but warm.
  7. Put remaining 2 cups powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Gently roll warm cookies to coat completely. Cool completely; coat in sugar again.