Description
Soft, buttery, and dusted with sweet powdered sugar, Almond Crescent Cookies are a classic holiday favorite you’ll want to make all year round. These crescent-shaped cookies are made with almond flour and a hint of vanilla and almond extract, giving them their signature melt-in-your-mouth texture and nutty depth. Whether you’re creating festive cookie platters, looking for easy dessert ideas, or just craving a cozy homemade snack, this easy recipe delivers every time. It’s a fantastic addition to your holiday baking list, ideal for entertaining or gifting, and it fits right into quick dessert recipes, baking for beginners, and winter treat roundups.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup almond flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
1. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
3. Gradually add all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt; mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Shape about 1 tablespoon of dough into a small log and bend into a crescent shape.
5. Place shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 14-16 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
8. Cool completely and dust again with more powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a deeper almond flavor, toast the almond flour lightly before mixing.
Store in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze in layers separated by parchment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: almond crescent cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies, easy cookie recipe, butter cookies