Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment for easier cleanup.
Grind almonds to a fine powder in a food processor.
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter (works best using the flat blade of a stand mixer), add vanilla, followed by 2/3 C. of the sugar. Add the ground almonds, followed by the flour mixture. Add the beaten egg, continue mixing just long enough until it pulls together into a cohesive dough. Place the remaining sugar in a wide bowl.
Pinch off one inch chunks of dough, roll into a small log, and twist the ends together, forming a crescent moon. Roll in the reserved sugar and place on the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake one sheet at a time for 18 to 20 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container.
Almond Crescents
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes
Ingredients
1 1/2 C. sliced almonds, finely ground
2 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. Davis® Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. butter, unsalted, at room temperature
2 tsp. Spice Islands® Vanilla Extract
1 2/3 C. golden baker’s sugar, divided
1 egg, beaten
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment for easier cleanup.
Grind almonds to a fine powder in a food processor.
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter (works best using the flat blade of a stand mixer), add vanilla, followed by 2/3 C. of the sugar. Add the ground almonds, followed by the flour mixture. Add the beaten egg, continue mixing just long enough until it pulls together into a cohesive dough. Place the remaining sugar in a wide bowl.
Pinch off one inch chunks of dough, roll into a small log, and twist the ends together, forming a crescent moon. Roll in the reserved sugar and place on the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake one sheet at a time for 18 to 20 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container.
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