I make these crescent almond cookies almost every Christmas. I got this recipe from a coworker about 20 years ago. It’s a big hit with those who like almonds.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
- ½ cup almonds, finely chopped
Steps
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Beat butter and confectioners’ sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt; mix briefly to incorporate.
- Gradually stir 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour into the creamed butter, add almonds, and mix until dough is just combined.
- Shape dough into tiny crescents; place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies in preheated oven until edges are golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Roll cookies in sifted confectioners’ sugar when cooled.
