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almond crecent cookies, a christmas delight.

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Recipe by
Nancy J. Patrykus
@Finnjin
Spokane, WA

Another old recipe..... If you have time to bake only one batch of delicious cookies this year for Christmas, make sure it is this one ! Almond Cresents are everything a Christmas Cookie should be. Buttery. With a delicate almond flavor and an interesting shape. And very easy to do. Nancy...11/14/12

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(1 rating)
yield 25 -30 cookies
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For almond crecent cookies, a christmas delight.

  • 1 pkg
    (10 oz.) or 2 cups blue diamond whole natural almonds
  • 1-1/4 c
    flour
  • 1/4 c
    white sugar
  • 1 c
    butter.....slightly softened.....or room temperature.
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar.........optional, but nice.

How To Make almond crecent cookies, a christmas delight.

  • 1
    Measure 1-2/3 cups almonds. Whirl in a blender or grind fine. Finely CHOP remaining almonds and set aside. Mix flour,sugar and ground almonds. With fingers work in the slightly softened butter and vanilla extract until the mixture cleans the bowl. Chill for about 1 hour.
  • 2 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS I NOW HAVE 4. THEY ARE SO CUTE. NANCY PATRYKUS
    2
    Roll dough into balls (about 1-1/4 inches) Then into rolls (ABOUT 3-1/2 INCHES LONG) Then form into crecents. Press tops into chopped almonds. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in a 350 F. oven 12-15 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on pan about 10 minutes. While still warm, roll into powdered sugar, if desired. Makes 25-30 delicious cresents. Presentation of cokies is always important. So be sure to use your most beautiful serving plate or platter. I have served them with a small Santa Clause ornament in the middle of the platter. Even a small snowman,or an angel... Makes it look so festive!!
  • MY PLATE FOR SANTAS COOKIES. THEY ARE ALWAYS GONE IN THE MORNIN !! NANCY PATRYKUS
    3
    NOTE: Mrs Santa Doll .. I crochet her outfit. And my Penguin ornaments,for cookie plate Santa plate,I put out every year for SANTA! NOTE: Recipe and picture from, THE ALMOND PEOPLE. California Almond Growers Exchange. Sacramento, CA. Featured in an old magazine advertisement.
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