Description

Delightfully buttery and tender Almond Crescent Cookies feature a perfect blend of all-purpose and almond flour, enhanced with vanilla and almond extracts. These crescent-shaped cookies are lightly golden and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, making them an elegant and classic treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup almond flour (can substitute ground almonds)

Finishing

1/4 cup powdered sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when the cookies are ready to bake.
Beat the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will incorporate air, giving the cookies a tender texture. Then add both vanilla and almond extracts and mix until well combined for a rich almond flavor.
Add the flours: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and almond flour to the butter mixture. Mix thoroughly, combining all ingredients into a soft, slightly crumbly dough that holds together when pressed.
Form the dough into crescent shapes: Take generous tablespoons of dough and roll each into a ball about one inch in diameter. Gently shape each ball into a crescent shape, then place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes until the cookies are lightly golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked but still tender inside.
Dust with powdered sugar: Once cooled slightly, dust each cookie generously with powdered sugar to add sweetness and a beautiful finishing touch.

Notes

If you don’t have almond flour, you can substitute with finely ground almonds to maintain the texture and flavor.
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and better dough consistency.
Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to avoid sticking and simplify cleanup.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week for best freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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