Best 5 Vanilla Crescents Recipes

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Welcome to the wonderland of vanilla crescents, where sweet, buttery pastries melt in your mouth, leaving behind a trail of enchanting flavors. These delicate treats are a symphony of simplicity and elegance, perfect for indulging in a moment of pure bliss. As you embark on this culinary adventure, we'll guide you through the steps of creating the ultimate vanilla crescents, ensuring each bite is a heavenly experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VANILLA WALNUT CRESCENTS



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Friends look forward to receiving a gift of these crescents. They're my all-time favorite cookies. The pastry is tender and flaky, and the vanilla flavor comes through beautifully. -Betty Lawton, Pennington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 egg, separated
2/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk, sour cream and vanilla; add to crumb mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Divide dough into thirds. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Combine the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 1/4 cup over each circle. Cut each circle into 12 wedges., Roll up each wedge from the wide end and place point side down 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. Whisk egg white until foamy; brush over crescents. Sprinkle with remaining nut mixture., Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

VANILLA CRESCENTS WITH NUTELLA® HAZELNUT SPREAD



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From the Balkans to the great plain of Central Europe, you may find these traditional Christmas cookies in the shape of a crescent moon. Easy to make, these cookies become even yummier after 2 to 3 days--but only for those who can resist long enough! Bake them along with your children and let them dip half into softened Nutella® hazelnut spread!

Provided by Nutella® hazelnut spread

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 vanilla bean
½ cup butter, cut into cubes and softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup almond flour
⅔ cup Nutella® hazelnut spread

Steps:

  • Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a knife; scrape out seeds or use 2 teaspoons vanilla extract if desired.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and vanilla seeds/extract; stir in flour and almond flour until dough comes together. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Take small amount of dough and roll into crescent shape; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Repeat with remaining dough to make 16 cookies.
  • Bake on center rack for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven; let cool completely on baking sheet.
  • Meanwhile, scoop Nutella® hazelnut spread into a small bowl set over small pan of boiling water; let stand for about 5 minutes or until softened. Dip half of each cookie into Nutella® hazelnut spread; let stand for about 20 minutes or until cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 46.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

VANILLA CRESCENTS



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These cookies are especially cozy at Christmastime, but are wonderful all year long. Try them dipped into hot tea or coffee.-Cara McDonald, Winter Park, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, almonds and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 24-in. rope. Cut crosswise into twelve 2-in. logs; shape each into a crescent. Place 1-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool on pans 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Dust warm cookies with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts :

VANILLA CRESCENTS (VANILKOVE ROHLICKY)



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Make and share this Vanilla Crescents (Vanilkove Rohlicky) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36 Crescent

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups ground unblanched almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and sugar together by beating them against the sides of a bowl with a wooden spoon (or with electric mixer at medium speed) until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the flour 1/2 cup at a time, then add the almonds, vanilla extract and salt, continuing to beat until the mixture becomes a slightly stiff dough.
  • Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in wax paper and refrigerate it for about an hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly butter two 12x15-inch baking sheets.
  • Pinch off walnut sized pieces of the chilled dough and place them on a floured board; roll each one into a strip an inch wide and 1/2 inch thick.
  • This will make it about 2-1/2 inches long.
  • Shape each piece into a crescent by pulling it into a semi-circle. Arrange the crescents at least 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in oven for 15- 20 minutes, remove and leave to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cake rack.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Many people prefer "vanilkove rohlicky" a few days old.

VANILLA ALMOND CRESCENTS



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I grew up with mom making these treats only at Christmas. I was the one who got to taste the ones that broke. These are Extremely Fragile. But they are great. I have gotten compliments from people who don't like almonds. When I moved out of moms, I had to BEG her for the recipe. It is from an authentic German cookbook that Mom has had since she was a young woman. She had to translate ingredients and the measurements for me. The almonds need to be blanched and slivered. Prep time doesn't include the time to Blanche and sliver the almonds if you buy them with the skins on. At the end of the directions, is the directions for making vanilla sugar if you do not know how.

Provided by Tayders momma

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, room temperature NOT MELTED)
1 3/4 cups flour
1 cup almonds (Blanched, no skins, and ground FINE-an electric food grater works best)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (1/2 c Splenda works also)
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar (or PURE vanilla extract-not imitation)
1 (16 ounce) bag of sifted 10x powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar (more or less to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ground almonds, granulated sugar, vanilla sugar or extract, (which ever one you used).
  • Add cut up butter with a pastry cutter, fork or clean hands.
  • Mix to form a dough, if dough is too soft, chill for about 20 or 30 minutes.
  • In a 9 X13 casserole dish, Sift together the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar for coating. Spread it out covering the entire bottom of casserole dish. Set this aside.
  • Pinch the dough and roll to make small crescents (or balls). Crescents should end up to be about 1-2 inches long when placed on pan, or balls about 1-1 1/2 inches in diameter. you can place these pretty close together as they do not rise or grow like most cookies.
  • Place your formed dough on an UNGREASED cookie sheet.
  • Place in oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they become a light golden brown on the bottom. Their color doesn't change alot unless they get burnt.
  • Cool pan on a rack for about 1 or 2 minutes then CAREFULLY place them in the powdered sugar in the casserole dish with the spatula. coat them well, but be extremely careful, as these cookies are very fragile.
  • Place them on a plate or platter after coating to let them cool completely, then place in an air tight container.
  • To Make Vanilla Sugar with a vanilla bean: 1 Vanilla Bean,1 Quart Mason Jar, Granulated Sugar.
  • Fill Jar with granulated sugar, Crack vanilla bean, scraping the seeds into the sugar, then place the bean in the sugar. Place the lid on the jar and store for about 2 weeks.
  • To Make Vanilla Sugar with Pure vanilla extract: 1 TBSP Pure vanilla extract, 1 c granulated sugar.
  • Spread granualted sugar on a small flat surface (waxed paper beneath it) pour vanilla extract over top, and mix well. Spread it out once you have it well blended to let it dry out, then, mix with enough sugar to fill the Mason jar and place the lid on, shake it up, and its ready to use.

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Tips for Making Vanilla Crescents

- ### Use high-quality ingredients. ### The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will taste. Look for real vanilla extract, not imitation vanilla. - ### Make sure the butter is cold. ### If the butter is too warm, it will not cream properly with the sugar. This will result in cookies that are too dense or don't hold their shape. - ### Chill the dough before baking. ### This will help the cookies keep their shape and prevent them from spreading too much. - ### Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown. ### Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. - ### Let the cookies cool completely before serving. ### This will help them firm up and develop their full flavor. ###

Conclusion

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, vanilla crescents are a classic cookie recipe that will be enjoyed by all. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious and festive cookies that are perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these vanilla crescents a try.

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