Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies are tender and buttery treats for the holidays that are quick and easy to make and always a Christmas cookie favorite!

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Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies are tender and buttery treats for the holidays that are quick and easy to make and always a Christmas cookie favorite!

Why You Should Try This Recipe:

- An easy and straightforward recipe made with just a few common ingredients - You don’t need to chill the dough before baking these, so you’ll save even more time - Almond crescents are a must-have on any Christmas cookie tray, or holiday party spread

Key Ingredients:

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butter - vanilla - flour almond extract - sugar almonds - almond flour powdered sugar

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Almond Crescent Cookies are a classic shortbread-style Christmas Cookie.

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Add the chopped nuts if using and mix again.

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Using a heaping tablespoon of dough, roll into a cylinder and then gently bend and pinch into a crescent shape.

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Place on the prepared baking sheet at least 1 inch apart.

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Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies have puffed and are lightly golden on the bottom.

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Immediately sprinkle with powdered sugar while still hot from the oven, then allow to cool completely.

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