Indulge in the delightful taste of Almond Crescents II, a classic American cookie recipe. These buttery and nutty crescents are made with ground almonds, butter, and powdered sugar. They are perfect for special occasions or as an everyday indulgence. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can enjoy these delicious cookies in no time. They are a great addition to your holiday cookie platter or a sweet treat to share with friends and family. Follow this simple recipe to make these scrumptious almond crescents.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for coating
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the ground almonds, flour, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Mix until well combined and a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator. Unwrap and cut each log into 1-inch pieces.
- Shape each piece into a crescent shape and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
- While still warm, gently roll each crescent in powdered sugar until coated. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a final coating.
- Serve and enjoy!
