Best 8 Nut Crescent Cookies Recipes

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Nut crescent cookies are a traditional holiday treat that is sure to please everyone at your gathering. With their buttery, flaky crust, sweet nutty filling, and delicate powdered sugar coating, these cookies are a delightful addition to any cookie platter. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to create perfect nut crescent cookies that will impress your friends and family. From choosing the right ingredients to mastering the art of rolling and shaping the dough, we will cover every step in detail. So grab your apron and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a delicious journey into the world of nut crescent cookies!

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NUT CRESCENTS



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Time for some delicious cookies!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Snack

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1¼ cups walnut halves
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1½ sticks unsalted butter, room temperature ((¾ cup))
1½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until light golden and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and let cool completely. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a food processor, combine ½ cup flour with the toasted nuts, and pulse until the nuts are finely ground. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour-nut mixture and the remaining 1 cup flour and the salt; set aside.
  • 3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and ½ cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in two batches, and beat until combined.
  • 4. Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into a 3-inch log. Using your fingers, shape log into a crescent, tapering the ends slightly so that the center is the widest part. Repeat with remaining dough, placing crescents about 1 inch apart on prepared sheets. Freeze or refrigerate until crescents are very firm, about 30 minutes.
  • 5. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until the edges of the cookies begin to turn golden, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer sheets to a wire rack to cool, 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to the rack to cool completely. Place the remaining 1 cup sugar in a shallow bowl and roll cookies in it to coat completely. Cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PECAN CRESCENT COOKIES



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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

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

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.

ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES



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These moon-shaped almond cookies covered in vanilla-scented sugar are traditional Austrian treats.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield Makes 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup whole blanched almonds, finely ground
5 ounces (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Vanilla sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Beat all ingredients until combined, about 2 minutes. Let rest at room temperature for 2 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into a crescent shape. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat. Bake until light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on trays for 10 minutes. Roll in vanilla sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 g, Cholesterol 8 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 1 g

PECAN CRESCENTS



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Pecan wedding cookies rolled in confectioner's sugar.

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  • Cream butter or margarine, gradually adding confectioners' sugar and salt. Cream until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in pecans and vanilla. Add flour gradually. Mix well. Shape dough into crescents using a teaspoon full for each crescent. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 15-30 minutes. Do not brown. Let cool slightly, then roll cookies in additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

PECAN CRESCENT COOKIES



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A melt-in-your-mouth cookie. My childhood friend's recipe from her grandmother. I've never measured the 12 tablespoons powdered sugar into cups. Measuring out each tablespoons so reminds me of my childhood.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen approximately

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
12 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups sifted flour
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter until light and fluffy; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add water and blend. Add vanilla extract, flour and pecans. Blend well. Chill.
  • Shape dough into crescents, using about 1 tablespoons for each cookie.
  • Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 325° for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on a wire rack. Don't skimp on the cooling step.
  • Place additional confectioners' sugar in a bowl (start with about 1 cup), coating each crescent well. Store in an air-tight container.

PINE NUT CRESCENTS



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Categories     Cookies     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Pine Nut     Spring     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Pinch of salt
2 large egg whites
1 1/4 cups pine nuts (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Butter and lightly flour heavy large baking sheet. Finely grind almonds in processor. Add sugar, powdered sugar, flour and salt; process until well blended. Add egg whites; process until smooth dough forms (dough will be very sticky).
  • Spread pine nuts on floured surface. Using floured hands, form dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in pine nuts, pressing slightly to adhere. Form balls into crescents. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Let cookies stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies until golden brown, about 18 minutes. Transfer cookies to rack and cool completely. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store in airtight container.)

HUNGARIAN NUT CRESCENTS



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Traditional Hungarian treats, very popular with kids and adults. Make sure you let the dough chill overnight to make it easier to work with. Prep time reflects overnight chilling.

Provided by Felix4067

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT20m

Yield 120 cresents

Number Of Ingredients 16

pastry dough
1 cup butter
1 cup shortening
6 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons yeast
1 pint sour cream
3 egg yolks
1 pinch salt
1/2 lb ground walnuts
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 egg yolk
3 -5 drops water
extra sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cut the butter and shortening into the flour until the mixture is crumbly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the yeast into sour cream, then add egg yolks and salt.
  • Combine with the flour mixture.
  • Mix until smooth and the sides of the bowl are clean.
  • Form into a large ball and chill, covered, overnight.
  • To make filling, mix walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and stiffly beaten egg whites together in a bowl.
  • To make egg wash mix egg yolk and few drops of water in a small bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Sprinkle granulated sugar onto a pastry board.
  • Divide the dough into six portions.
  • Work with one portion at a time, refrigerating the dough you are not using.
  • Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick and sprinkle with more sugar.
  • Cut into 2 x 2-inch squares.
  • Place a bit of the nut filling along one end of the square and roll up.
  • Form into a crescent.
  • Place seam side down on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Paint with egg wash.
  • Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.

CINNAMON CRESCENT COOKIES



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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

4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cold butter
1 cup sour cream
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons water
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before using.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender or two forks to mix the ingredients.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to make it easier to handle.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them.

Conclusion:

Nut Crescent Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for holiday parties or any other special occasion. They will surely impress your friends and family.

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