Almond Crescent Cookies

Studded with almonds and fragrant with almond extract, these delicate cookies make the perfect holiday treat with eggnog, hot cocoa, or cider.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 70 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup salted butter, at room temperature
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.5 cup almonds, finely chopped
• 0.33333334326744 cup confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Shape dough into tiny crescents; place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Roll cookies in sifted confectioners' sugar when cooled.