ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES
This is a recipe I make almost every Christmas. I got it from a coworker about 20 years ago. It's a big hit with those who like almonds.
Provided by staubenf
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 39.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
PECAN CRESCENT COOKIES
These sugary, nutty little nuggets have been a Christmas staple in my house since the late 70s. These tempting cookies were nearly impossible to sneak a pre-holiday nibble of, because even one bite would yield a trail of powdered sugar all over the kitchen, your shirt and your mouth!
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield about 5 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk the flour and salt together in a large bowl and set aside.
- Combine the butter and granulated sugar in a separate large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in 4 teaspoons of water and the vanilla. Slowly mix in the flour mixture and finally, the pecans.
- Break off tablespoonful pieces of dough, roll each to form a crescent shape and arrange evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets. (You'll have leftover dough for a second batch.)
- Bake until slightly golden on the bottoms and edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Watch very carefully--better to undercook than overcook. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Put the powdered sugar in a shallow plate. Once cooled, roll each cookie in an ample amount of the sugar.
VIENNESE CRESCENT HOLIDAY COOKIES
These cookies have been a Christmas family favorite for 20 years. Flaky and buttery, they are worth the effort. Almonds can be substituted for hazelnuts.
Provided by Debby Hawkins
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Austrian
Time 1h25m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, nuts, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla. Hand mix until thoroughly blended. Shape dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, place sugar in a bowl or small container. With sharp chef's knife, split vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape out seeds, and mix them into the sugar. Cut pod into 2 inch pieces and mix into sugar.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and form into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball into a small roll, 3 inches long. Place rolls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet, and bend each one to make a crescent shape.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set but not brown.
- Let stand 1 minute, then remove from cookie sheets. Place hot cookies on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with prepared sugar mixture. Turn gently to coat on both sides. Cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Just before serving, coat with more vanilla flavored sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 33.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
PECAN CRESCENT COOKIES
Rich, buttery and absolutely irresistible, these old-fashioned nut cookies were one of Mom's specialties. Any meal was a memorable event when she served this scrumptious treat. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Stir in pecans., Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 2-1/2-in. logs and shape into crescents. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 325° for 20-22 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Let stand for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHRISTMAS CRESCENT COOKIES
Make and share this Christmas Crescent Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by manushag
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 60 cookies, 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cream butter in electric mixer and add sugar, vanilla, salt and water.
- Add flour gradually until incorporated.
- Add chopped nuts.
- Scoop out dough about the size of a walnut and shape into crescent.
- Bake for about 20 minutes. Tops should stay white and bottom, slightly brown.
- Dip in confectioners sugar while still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 46.6, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 1.1
BLUE MOON CRESCENT COOKIES
I love my grandma's vanilla crescent cookies, but wanted to add my own twist. These have a touch of lemon and cinnamon, plus flecks of dried blueberries.-Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon zest, juice, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture; stir in blueberries. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into crescent shapes. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Dust cookies with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts :
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