These Crescent Cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. Made with simple ingredients like butter, flour, sugar, and almonds, these cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will have you reaching for seconds. Great for holiday gatherings or just a cozy night in with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour and almonds until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small crescent shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Place on a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Interesting Facts
Crescent Cookies are also known as Kipferl in Austria and Germany.
These cookies are a popular treat during the holiday season in many cultures.
The crescent shape symbolizes happiness, prosperity, and good luck in certain traditions.