almond crescents

Name: Almond Crescents
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 stick(s) butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cup(s) powder sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) almond extract; 4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecan or buy the pieces already chopped

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Denise Nalepa-Hucke

Green Bay, WI

Updated on Nov 17, 2017

My mom always made these at Christmastime. They're delicate and do crack easily so leave enough room in the tin to cover.

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These are delightfully crunchy and nutty shortbread cookies. They have a nice almond flavor. When dusted with powdered sugar, they look adorable. Add them to your cookie tray or give as a hostess gift. They're a simple cookie recipe and delicious!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield about 4-6 doz.

Ingredients

4 sticks butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powder sugar
1 tablespoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chopped pecan or buy the pieces already chopped

How To Make almond crescents

Step 1

Cream together butter, almond extract, powdered sugar, and flour.

Step 2

Mix in pecans.
Step 3

Roll into crescents or balls.
Step 4

Place on ungreased cookie sheet or parchment paper.
Step 5

Bake 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until the ends brown just a little.
Step 6

Cool on rack.
Step 7

When cooled dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
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