Description
Buttery, delicate, and dusted with powdered sugar, these Almond Crescent Cookies are the perfect treat for a quick holiday dessert or cozy afternoon snack. Made with almond flour, vanilla, and a hint of almond extract, they melt in your mouth and pair wonderfully with coffee or tea. Whether you’re searching for easy cookie recipes, classic holiday cookies, or quick baking ideas, these crescent-shaped delights check every box. Perfect for cookie trays, edible gifts, or a charming after-dinner bite!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup almond flour (or finely ground blanched almonds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Cream the softened butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in vanilla extract and almond extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.
4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
5. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and shape into a log, curving into a crescent.
6. Place crescents on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Chill the shaped cookies for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
8. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 14–16 minutes or until the bottoms are golden.
9. Cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm.
10. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Chill the shaped dough to prevent cookies from spreading in the oven.
Dust with powdered sugar while the cookies are warm for best adherence.
Let cookies rest overnight for enhanced almond flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg