Description
Almond Crescent Cookies are delicate, buttery treats with a nutty flavor, made from a blend of all-purpose flour and almond flour. These crescent-shaped cookies are lightly dusted with powdered sugar, making them perfect for tea parties or coffee breaks. Their tender texture and subtle almond aroma make them a delightful homemade baked good that’s easy to prepare.
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)
Topping
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step incorporates air, helping to create a tender cookie texture. Then add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix until combined.
- Add Flours: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and almond flour to the butter mixture. Mix thoroughly to form a slightly crumbly dough that holds together when pressed.
- Shape the Cookies: Take generous tablespoons of dough and roll each into a small ball about an inch in diameter. Then shape each ball into a crescent shape and place them onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes or until they turn a light golden brown around the edges, indicating they are done.
- Cool and Dust: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust each cookie generously with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Almond crescent cookies are ideal for serving alongside tea or coffee, providing a tender, buttery, and nutty flavor experience.
- You can substitute almond flour with finely ground almonds if almond flour is unavailable.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature to ensure creamy, well-mixed dough.
- To make shaping easier, you can slightly refrigerate the dough if it becomes too soft to handle.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- 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
