Description
Almond Crescent Cookies are a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treat with the perfect nutty crunch from finely ground almonds. These crescent-shaped cookies are ideal for holiday cookie boxes, easy dessert ideas, or pairing with your favorite warm drink. A nostalgic and easy recipe that makes for a beautiful presentation and delightful flavor—a must-add to your collection of quick breakfast snacks or sweet food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely ground almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
2 oz melted dark chocolate (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract and finely ground almonds until evenly combined.
3. Sift in the flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
4. Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and shape into a log, curving slightly to form a crescent. Repeat to make 24 cookies.
5. Chill shaped cookies on a baking sheet in the fridge for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Bake cookies for 14–16 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
7. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. While still warm, dust generously with powdered sugar.
8. Optional: once cooled completely, drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
Notes
Always chill the dough before baking to keep the crescent shape intact.
Dust the cookies while they’re still warm for better sugar adherence.
For a fun twist, add a few drops of almond extract for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: almond cookies, easy recipe, crescent cookies, holiday dessert