Description
Delight in these tender Almond Crescent Cookies, featuring a buttery, nutty flavor enhanced by vanilla and almond extracts. Perfectly crescent-shaped and dusted with powdered sugar, they offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture ideal for any occasion or a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour (or finely ground almonds)
For Dusting
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender texture. Then, stir in vanilla and almond extracts to infuse the dough with aromatic flavors.
- Mix Flours: Gradually add all-purpose flour and almond flour to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms. The dough might seem crumbly at first but should hold together when pressed firmly.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop about one tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Then, gently shape the ball into a crescent shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie adequately to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the edges become lightly golden, signaling that they are perfectly baked without overcooking.
- Cool and Dust: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up and set their shape. Once cooled, generously dust them with powdered sugar for a delicate, sweet finish.
- Serve: Enjoy your homemade Almond Crescent Cookies as a delightful snack or dessert with tea, coffee, or on their own.
Notes
- Using room temperature butter ensures easier creaming and fluffier cookies.
- You can substitute almond flour with finely ground almonds if preferred.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- For a nuttier taste, try toasting the almond flour lightly before mixing.
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before dusting with powdered sugar to avoid melting.
