Best 13 Easy Almond Crescents Recipes

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Craving a delectable treat that combines sweetness, crunch, and a hint of nuttiness? Look no further than the classic almond crescents, also known as Italian almond cookies or Vanillekipferl. These bite-sized delights are a staple in many cultures, gracing cookie platters during festive occasions and everyday gatherings alike. With their crescent shape and generous dusting of powdered sugar, almond crescents offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we'll embark on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets to creating perfect almond crescents. We'll provide you with tried-and-tested recipes, tips for achieving the right consistency, and variations to suit different dietary preferences. Get ready to indulge in the irresistible charm of these timeless treats!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES



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These traditional cookies will almost melt in your mouth. To get the proper consistency in these cookies, make sure the almonds are finely ground, not chopped!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 45 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground almonds
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray several cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  • With a mixer, beat the butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla extract and almond extract, beat until incorporated.
  • Stir in the flour and almonds. Work flour mixture into a firm dough.
  • Working with 1 tablespoon of dough at a time, lightly roll and then shape it so the middle is thicker than both ends. Bend dough log into a crescent shape.
  • Place on greased cookie sheets and repeat until all dough is used.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes or until light brown.
  • Sift powdered sugar into a small shallow bowl.
  • While the cookies are still warm , roll the crescents in the powdered sugar.
  • Cool on racks.

ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES



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This is a recipe I make almost every Christmas. I got it from a coworker about 20 years ago. It's a big hit with those who like almonds.

Provided by staubenf

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup salted butter, at room temperature
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
½ cup almonds, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt; mix briefly to incorporate. Gradually stir 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour into the creamed butter, add almonds, and mix until dough is just combined.
  • Shape dough into tiny crescents; place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake cookies in preheated oven until edges are golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Roll cookies in sifted confectioners' sugar when cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 39.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

ALMOND CRESCENTS



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A melt-in-your-mouth buttery cookie that's coated with powdered sugar and is made with a cookie mix. Check it out!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup ground blanched almonds
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup powdered sugar
Blue edible glitter, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, cornstarch, ground almonds and almond extract until dough forms.
  • For each cookie; shape rounded teaspoon dough into 2 1/2-inch strip. Taper ends and form crescent shape on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar. Sprinkle with edible glitter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

ALMOND CROISSANTS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Don't be fooled by these fancy almond croissants because they're a cinch to make! Upgrade store-bought croissants with the delicious almond filling and a dusting of powdered sugar. They'll make a sweet ending to your next brunch.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h

Yield 6 croissants

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup almond, sliced, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 large egg
2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
½ cup water
½ cup granulated sugar
croissant, 6 day old
¼ cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Spread the sliced almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for about 5 minutes, or until the almonds just begin to turn golden brown.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the toasted almonds, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Pulse until the almonds break down to medium crumbs.
  • Add the butter to the food processor and continue processing until a smooth paste forms.
  • Add the egg and 1 teaspoon almond extract and continue to process until the egg is fully incorporated.
  • Transfer the almond mixture to a small bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 week.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small pot over medium heat, combine the water and granulated sugar. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining teaspoon of almond extract, then remove the pot from the heat.
  • Slice each croissant in half horizontally. Set the bottom halves of each croissant on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush about 1 tablespoon of the almond simple syrup over the cut side of each croissant half.
  • Spread about 2 tablespoons of the frangipane across the bottom half of each croissant, then cover with the top half.
  • Spread another tablespoon of frangipane over the top of each croissant, then sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Bake the croissants for 12-15 minutes, or until the frangipane begins to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then dust with the powdered sugar.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 26 grams

ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES



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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

1 cup butter*
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 pinch salt ((if you use unsalted butter add 1/4 teaspoon salt))
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh almonds, walnuts or pecans
2 -2 1/2 cups all purpose flour ** ((if you are in Italy substitute all purpose with Manitoba Flour))

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

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

ALMOND CROISSANTS



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Rum simple syrup and toasted almond cream - both quick and easy to assemble - are all you need to transform stale homemade or store-bought croissants into deliciously sweet and fragrant pastries. The amount of syrup might feel excessive, but it's needed to replace the moisture lost in the croissants as they become stale, so be generous when soaking them.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     breakfast, brunch, pastries, project

Time 1h

Yield 8 croissants

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup/96 grams almond flour
1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup/106 grams packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup/67 grams granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum
8 stale croissants, halved horizontally
1/2 cup/43 grams sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Make the frangipane: Place the almond flour in a medium skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and toasty smelling, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the butter and brown sugar, and beat with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture is light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Switch to a whisk and whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Whisk in the almond extract, then add the flour, salt and toasted almond flour, and whisk until smooth and satiny. Set the mixture aside.
  • Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, rum and 1/3 cup/80 milliliters water in a small saucepan and heat over medium, stirring just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Assemble: Arrange a rack in the upper third of the oven and heat to 350 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Use a pastry brush to soak the cut sides of the croissant halves liberally with the rum syrup. (Use most of it or all, if the croissants are very stale.) Spread the bottom halves with half of the frangipane, dividing evenly and spreading all the way to the edges. Place the top halves over the bottom halves, then spread the remaining frangipane over the tops of the croissants. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over top, dividing evenly.
  • Place the croissants on the baking sheet, spacing evenly, and bake until the almonds are toasted and the frangipane is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ALMOND FILLED CRESCENT ROLLS



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These crescents are easy to prepare and it looks as though you have spent the whole day in the kitchen. Found on Odense.com.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 ounces almond paste (Odense)
1/2 cup sugar
4 ounces butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 (8 ounce) packages crescent rolls
toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven, with rack in center, to temp on crecent roll package.
  • Grate the almond paste on the large hole side of the grater.
  • With electric mixer, blend together the grated almond paste, sugar and butter until combined.
  • Beat on high until creamed, for at least 2 minutes.
  • Add egg and beat on high until a smooth paste, about 1 minute.
  • Mix in flour until just incorporated.
  • Unroll dough and separate into triangles.
  • Spread with filling and almond slivers, if using.
  • Roll dough towards point of triangle and curve into crescent shape.
  • Bake according to time on package.
  • Refrigerate any remaining filling for up to 4 days.
  • *Filling can be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.*.

ALMOND CRESCENTS RECIPE



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Whip up a quick and easy treat using our Almond Crescents Recipe. This Almond Crescents Recipe consists of crescent-shaped cookies dipped in melted chocolate and pistachios. Serve these crunchy confections at your next gathering!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 54 servings, 1 cookie each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
4 cups flour
1 cup ground almonds
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix butter and sugar in large bowl with wooden spoon until blended. Gradually add flour, stirring after each addition until blended. Stir in nuts.
  • Shape into 2-inch crescents, using 1 Tbsp. dough for each. Place, 2 inches apart, on parchment- or foil-covered baking sheets.
  • Bake 12 to 15 min. or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 2 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate as directed on package. Dip one end of each cookie in chocolate; top with nuts. Return to wire racks; let stand until chocolate is firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 45 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.7601 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

CHOCOLATE ALMOND CRESCENTS



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If you like chocolate-covered almonds, you're in for a treat. These buttery, crumbly cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift. -Vicki Raatz, Waterloo, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups finely chopped almonds
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in almonds and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to shape., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape 2 teaspoons of dough into 2-in.-long logs; form each log into a crescent. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Dip cookies halfway into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. If desired, sprinkle with coconut. Let stand until set. Cover dipped ends of cookies with waxed paper; dust undipped ends with confectioners' sugar. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ALMOND CRESCENTS



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Provided by Richard Flaste

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield About 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup blanched, sliced almonds
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
1 2/3 cups bleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a food processor, process the almonds and sugar until the almonds are ground very finely. Cut the butter into a few pieces and add it with the motor running. Process until smooth and creamy.
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the flour and sprinkle the salt on top. Pulse it just until the flour is incorporated.
  • Scrape the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap, press it into a thick disk and wrap it tightly. Refrigerate until the dough is firm, about 2 hours.
  • For the topping, stir together the sugar and cinnamon until uniform in color.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Divide the dough into 8 portions. Work with 1 section at a time, keeping the remainder of the dough refrigerated. Knead the dough between floured hands until malleable. Pinch off a portion of the dough and roll it into a 1-inch-round ball.
  • On a lightly floured counter, roll each ball into a cylinder with tapered ends, about 3 inches long by 1/2 inch thick. Form each cylinder into a crescent shape and place on an ungreased cookie sheet 1 inch apart. The cookies will require two cookie sheets, one for the middle rack in the oven and one for the lower one.
  • Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until set but not brown. For even baking, rotate the cookie sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through the baking period.
  • Cool the cookies on the sheets for 10 minutes. While they are still warm, use a small angled metal spatula or pancake turner to lift them from the sheets and dip them, one at a time, in the cinnamon sugar, turning gently to coat all over. Finish cooling the cookies on wire racks.
  • To store, place the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month or freeze for as many as several months.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 60, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 10 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ALMOND CRESCENTS



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Categories     Cookies     Food Processor     Mixer     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Almond     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Finely grind nuts, flour and salt in processor. Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla and almond extracts in large bowl until light. Add nut mixture and beat just until blended. Cover; chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter 2 heavy large baking sheets. For each cookie, roll 1 rounded tablespoonful dough into cylinder; pinch ends to taper. Place in crescent shape on baking sheet. Bake until bottoms of cookies are just golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to racks. Cool cookies. Sift 1/4 cup powdered sugar over. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES



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To me, it isn't Christmas until my kitchen is filled with these almond crescent cookies baking by the dozens. My husband, children and grandchildren all heartily agree!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely ground almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In a small bowl, combine the flour, almonds and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Divide dough into fourths. Roll out each portion into a long rope, about 1/4 in. diameter. Cut into 2-in. lengths. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets; form each into a crescent. , Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes. In a shallow bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cinnamon; roll warm cookies in sugar mixture. Place on wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the mixture, making the cookies light and airy.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into even crescents. This will help to ensure that the cookies bake evenly.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cookies bake evenly and do not overcook.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving. This will help to prevent the cookies from breaking.

Conclusion:

Almond crescents are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. With their delicate flavor and flaky texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Whether you are serving them at a party or enjoying them as a snack, almond crescents are sure to please everyone.

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