Crescent cake cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them plain, with sprinkles, or filled with your favorite jam, crescent cake cookies are sure to be a hit. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best crescent cake cookies, along with some tips and tricks to ensure they turn out perfectly every time.
Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!
ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES
Almond Crescent Cookies, almond, pecan or walnut these melt in your mouth Christmas Cookie Recipe are a must make. Delicious.
Provided by Rosemary Molloy
Categories Christmas Cookies cookies Dessert
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350° In a large bowl beat butter until fluffy, add sugar and beat again until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add nuts, flour ** (add 2 cups to start and 1 tablespoon at a time (up to 8 tablespoons if needed See Note Above!) ) and salt. Beat on low until combined.
- Bring dough together with your fingers. Break off small pieces and form into a crescent shape. Place on un-greased cookie sheets and bake for approximately 15 minutes . While cookies are still warm roll in icing/powdered sugar or let cool and dust with icing sugar. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRESCENT CHIP COOKIES
With their cute curved shape, crescents always make charming additions to a Christmas platter. I dip the cooled cookies in chocolate and sprinkle on walnuts. -Ann Eastman, Sacramento, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 10 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips., Divide dough into 10 portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 24-in. rope; cut into 2-in. lengths. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; curve to form crescents. Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with walnuts. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRESCENT COOKIES
Abstract artist Karen Kimmel, featured in the January/February 2011 issue of Whole Living, says that her mother's dessert recipes are her most precious family heirlooms. Here is one of her favorites.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 3 dozen 3-inch cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put butter, lard, and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Mix in egg yolks, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Reduce speed to low. Gradually mix in flour. Flatten dough into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Let disk of dough stand at room temperature just until soft enough to roll, about 10 minutes. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out cookies with a 3-inch crescent-shaped cookie cutter. Transfer cut cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets and chill until firm, about 20 minutes. Reroll scraps; cut shapes.
- Bake, switching positions of sheets and rotating halfway through, until edges turn golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread flat side of half the cookies with 1 teaspoon raspberry jam each; sandwich with remaining cookies.
CRESCENT COOKIES
Make and share this Crescent Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by X in Bayside
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cream butter and add sugar, vanilla and water.
- Sift flour and salttogether and stir into mixture. Add pecans and stir well.
- Using portions about the size of a small walnut; roll into cresent shape.
- Bake in slow oven, that means 325 degrees, about 20 minutes.
- While cookies are still warm; roll in powdered sugar.
BENNE CRESCENT COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Spread seeds on a baking sheet. Toast at 300 degrees for 15 minutes until toasted evenly or golden brown.
- Beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in mixing bowl until creamy. Blend in the vanilla, maple syrup and salt. Stir in the flour and benne seeds and mix well. Roll into cylinder, wrap in plastic film and chill for 1 hour or more.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Slice into 1/8-inch thick rounds (approximately tablespoon size), roll and shape into crescents and bake cookies on nonstick or parchment-lined baking sheet until light brown, approximately 12 minutes. Cool slightly and roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar.
- *Cook's Note: Buy hulled raw seeds in bulk from a natural foods store.
PECAN CRESCENT COOKIES
These sugary, nutty little nuggets have been a Christmas staple in my house since the late 70s. These tempting cookies were nearly impossible to sneak a pre-holiday nibble of, because even one bite would yield a trail of powdered sugar all over the kitchen, your shirt and your mouth!
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield about 5 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk the flour and salt together in a large bowl and set aside.
- Combine the butter and granulated sugar in a separate large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in 4 teaspoons of water and the vanilla. Slowly mix in the flour mixture and finally, the pecans.
- Break off tablespoonful pieces of dough, roll each to form a crescent shape and arrange evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets. (You'll have leftover dough for a second batch.)
- Bake until slightly golden on the bottoms and edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Watch very carefully--better to undercook than overcook. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Put the powdered sugar in a shallow plate. Once cooled, roll each cookie in an ample amount of the sugar.
CINNAMON CRESCENT COOKIES
This is my family's favorite Christmas cookie. Everyone calls them 'the cookie that melts in your mouth!" -Theresa Jarabak, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 32 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place flour in a large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, egg yolks and vanilla; add to crumb mixture and mix until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Divide dough into fourths. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle., Whisk egg whites and water; brush over dough. Combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside 1/4 cup in a small bowl. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar over the dough. Cut each circle into eight wedges., Roll up each wedge from the wide end; roll in reserved cinnamon-sugar. Place point side down 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents., Bake at 375° for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MINI-CHIP CRESCENT COOKIES
This cookie is an absolute necessity on any cookie platter that I put together. It's the only cookie recipe my family wants for Christmas, so I don't even make decorated cutout cookies anymore. -Norene Laessig, Stratford, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until blended. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into butter mixture. Stir in miniature chocolate chips. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm enough to shape., Preheat oven to 375°. Shape level tablespoons of dough into crescent shapes. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt 2 cups chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
VIENNESE CRESCENT HOLIDAY COOKIES
These cookies have been a Christmas family favorite for 20 years. Flaky and buttery, they are worth the effort. Almonds can be substituted for hazelnuts.
Provided by Debby Hawkins
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Austrian
Time 1h25m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, nuts, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla. Hand mix until thoroughly blended. Shape dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, place sugar in a bowl or small container. With sharp chef's knife, split vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape out seeds, and mix them into the sugar. Cut pod into 2 inch pieces and mix into sugar.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and form into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball into a small roll, 3 inches long. Place rolls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet, and bend each one to make a crescent shape.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set but not brown.
- Let stand 1 minute, then remove from cookie sheets. Place hot cookies on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with prepared sugar mixture. Turn gently to coat on both sides. Cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Just before serving, coat with more vanilla flavored sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 33.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
PECAN CRESCENT COOKIES
Rich, buttery and absolutely irresistible, these old-fashioned nut cookies were one of Mom's specialties. Any meal was a memorable event when she served this scrumptious treat. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Stir in pecans., Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 2-1/2-in. logs and shape into crescents. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 325° for 20-22 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Let stand for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
VANILLA CRESCENT COOKIES
This recipe originated in Croatia and has been in my husband's family for generations. I was thrilled when my mother-in-law shared it with me. -Beverly Williams, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and lemon zest. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts., Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into crescent shapes. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Place sugar in a food processor. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds into food processor. Discard vanilla bean. Pulse mixture until combined. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in remaining confectioners' sugar. Coat warm cookies with sugar mixture. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRESCENT CAKE COOKIES
These are wonderful for full moon rites!
Provided by ShadowSpirit
Categories Cookies
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine almonds, almond extract, flour, and sugar until thoroughly mixed. Work in butter and egg yolk with hands; until well blended. Chill the dough for one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of your thumb and shape into crescents. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for about 16 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 111.2 mg, Sugar 11 g
CRESCENT COURT CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES
Make and share this Crescent Court Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Just Cher
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 35m
Yield 35 large cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream together, sugars, butter, shortening& salt.
- Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition.
- In separate bowl combine flour and baking soda.
- Alternately add the flour mixture& milk to the creamed mixture, mixing by hand, just until it starts to come together Combine pecans, chocolate chunks and chips.
- Fold into creamed mixture.
- Using a large spoon, drop cookie dough mixture onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Press down.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 147.2, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 19.1, Protein 4.7
CRESCENT CAKE COOKIES
These are wonderful for full moon rites!
Provided by ShadowSpirit
Categories Cookies
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine almonds, almond extract, flour, and sugar until thoroughly mixed. Work in butter and egg yolk with hands; until well blended. Chill the dough for one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of your thumb and shape into crescents. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for about 16 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 111.2 mg, Sugar 11 g
CRESCENT CAKE COOKIES
These are wonderful for full moon rites!
Provided by ShadowSpirit
Categories Cookies
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine almonds, almond extract, flour, and sugar until thoroughly mixed. Work in butter and egg yolk with hands; until well blended. Chill the dough for one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of your thumb and shape into crescents. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for about 16 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 111.2 mg, Sugar 11 g
PECAN CRESCENT COOKIES
These rich crescent shaped cookies are made with buttery Gold Medal® flour and cottage cheese dough, filled with a sugary pecan mixture - an irresistible dessert treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In medium bowl, place flour. Cut in 1 cup butter using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mixture in opposite directions), until crumbly. Stir in cottage cheese until blended. Divide dough into thirds; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours.
- Heat oven to 350°F. On well-floured surface, roll one part of the dough into 10-inch round (dough will be sticky). Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with one-third each of the brown sugar and pecans; lightly press into dough with rolling pin. Repeat with remaining dough, melted butter, brown sugar and pecans.
- Cut each round into quarters. Cut each quarter into 4 wedges. Roll up starting with long end; place, point side down, on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove immediately from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg
CRESCENT CAKE COOKIES
These are wonderful for full moon rites!
Provided by ShadowSpirit
Categories Cookies
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine almonds, almond extract, flour, and sugar until thoroughly mixed. Work in butter and egg yolk with hands; until well blended. Chill the dough for one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of your thumb and shape into crescents. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for about 16 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 111.2 mg, Sugar 11 g
CRESCENT CAKE COOKIES
These are wonderful for full moon rites!
Provided by ShadowSpirit
Categories Cookies
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine almonds, almond extract, flour, and sugar until thoroughly mixed. Work in butter and egg yolk with hands; until well blended. Chill the dough for one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of your thumb and shape into crescents. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for about 16 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 111.2 mg, Sugar 11 g
Tips:
- Choose the right crescent roll dough: Not all crescent roll doughs are created equal. Look for a dough that is soft and pliable, and that doesn't have too many air pockets.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make it tough and chewy. Be gentle when rolling and shaping the dough, and don't over-mix the filling.
- Bake the cookies until they are golden brown: The cookies are done baking when they are golden brown and the filling is set. Don't over-bake them, or they will become dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool before serving: The cookies will be easier to handle and eat if you let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Crescent cake cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these cookies that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to bake, give crescent cake cookies a try!
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