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A plate of crescent-shaped cookies dusted with powdered sugar.

Almond Crescent Moon Cookies Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Make your Christmas celebrations extra special with almond crescent cookies! They’re similar to shortbread - buttery and crumbly - but with a strong almond flavor. They are crumbly and ultra-buttery with a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth powdered sugar coating - no wonder why they’re always the first to disappear from holiday cookie trays!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 137 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • 1 cup almond flour finely ground almonds
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl. Add the vanilla and almond extract.
  • Add the almond and regular flour. Mix well until just combined. The dough will be crumbly.
  • Scoop a generous tablespoon of dough and press it into a crescent moon shape. Arrange on the baking sheet as close together as you want. They will not spread while baking.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden on the tops.
  • Remove to a cooling rack and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix - stop when the flour is combined and the dough is holding together well to avoid dry, tough cookies.
  • To get uniform cookies, measure out the dough with a small cookie scoop or tablespoon before shaping into crescents.
  • Coat the cookies in powdered sugar while they’re still warm to help it stick, and then coat them again after they’ve cooled completely for a thicker, prettier coating.
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Serve: Enjoy almond crescent moon cookies with a cup of cocoa, eggnog, spiced cider, or coffee. Add a drizzle of honey on top of the cookies, dip them in melted chocolate, or serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert. Enjoy almond crescent cookies along with other festive cookies and sweet treats during the holidays.
Store: Place baked cookies in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. To freeze, place baked cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 1 to 2 hours. Transfer the cookies to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. thaw on the counter when ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 49mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 189IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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