Almond Crescents

Description:

Almond Crescents are delicate, crescent-shaped cookies dusted with powdered sugar, featuring ground almonds for a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich almond flavor.

Cooking Equipment Needed:

• Oven Baking sheet Mixing bowl Electric mixer

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  2/3 cup granulated sugar
  1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  2 cups all-purpose flour
  1 cup ground almonds
  Powdered sugar, for dusting

Cooking Time:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Cooking Steps:

Prepare Dough: Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla. Gradually add flour and ground almonds until well combined.

Shape Cookies: Divide the dough into small portions and shape each into a crescent form. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake: Bake in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for about 12 minutes or until lightly golden.

Finish: Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. While still warm, dust generously with powdered sugar.