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eggnog crescents

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sharon Colyer
Louisville, KY

Here is a holiday cookie from Christmas with Southern Living Cookbook. It doesn't actually have eggnog in it. The rum extract and Rum Glaze, give the illusion of the eggnog. This would be good, at other times of the year, as well.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For eggnog crescents

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    ground almonds
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp
    rum extract
  • rum glaze, see below
  • ground nutmeg

How To Make eggnog crescents

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325°F. Beat butter, in a large mixing bowl, at medium speed of an electric mixer, until creamy; gradually, add powdered sugar, beating, until light and fluffy.
  • 2
    Combine flour, almonds, and salt; add to butter mixture, beating, just until blended. Stir in rum extract.
  • 3
    Shape into 1 inch balls; shape each into a crescent. Place 1 inch apart, on ungreased, cookie sheets.
  • 4
    Bake 12-15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with Rum Glaze. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.
  • 5
    RUM GLAZE: 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 Tb. milk, 1/8 tsp. rum extract. Combine all items in a small bowl, stirring, until smooth. Makes about 1/3 cup.
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