Vanilla Crescent Cookies
Buttery, nutty crescent cookies dusted with powdered sugar. A classic holiday treat that's surprisingly simple to make.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 110
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup ground almonds
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix 1.5 cups flour, 0.75 cup ground almonds, and a pinch of salt.
- 2
In another bowl, cream 0.5 cup softened butter with 0.25 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then gradually add the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
- 4
Shape dough into small crescents (about 1 tablespoon each) and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- 5
Let cool for 5 minutes, then roll in remaining 0.25 cup powdered sugar while still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer (or whisk)
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