ALMOND CRESCENTS III

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Crescent shaped cookie with one half dipped in chocolate.

Provided by Terri

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground blanched almonds
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Mix together shortening and confectioner's sugar and water. Stir in flour, salt, vanilla and almonds. Mix well.
  • Form dough with hands into 3 inch lengths about pencil thin.
  • Bake on ungreased sheet in a preheated 300 degrees F oven (150 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  • While cookies cool, melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave. When cookies are completely cool, dip one half in melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Ht Sihab
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks like the perfect cookie for my holiday party.


NTR Faiju
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again and again.


Langa Khanyile
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I love the combination of almond paste and flaky pastry. These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Adebambo Oladele
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're sure to be a hit.


Niko Bebia
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I've never made almond crescents before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The cookies turned out great!


Lilian Bintu
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and special.


Mst Papiya
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I'm not a big fan of almond paste, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The almond flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Hanan Saleem
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These almond crescents are the perfect holiday cookie. They're festive and delicious.


Jess Houk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great. They're so light and flaky.


Jagajit Tanchangya
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Harvey Craig
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I've been making these almond crescents for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Bd Jahid
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These almond crescents were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of the almond paste and the flaky pastry was divine.