Irresistible Almond Crescents Recipe Easy Homemade Powdered Sugar Cookies
These almond crescents are tender, buttery cookies with a nutty almond flavor and a snowy coating of powdered sugar, perfect for holidays or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 grams) almond flour or finely ground blanched almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and, if using, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup almond flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Let rest a few minutes if dough feels crumbly.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, then shape into a crescent by rolling the ends slightly inward. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges just start to turn golden but cookies remain pale.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust cooled cookies generously with powdered sugar using a sifter or fine mesh strainer.
Notes
Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to avoid tough cookies. Use room temperature butter for best texture. If dough is sticky, chill for 15 minutes before shaping. Dust cookies with powdered sugar twice for extra snowy effect. Watch baking time closely to keep cookies tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 2
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