CHOCOLATE WALNUT CRESCENTS
I use a round cookie cutter to form the crescent shapes for these nutty favorites. They're so pretty sprinkled with sugar and drizzled with chocolate. -TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 10-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, walnuts and cocoa; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Using a floured plain or finely scalloped 2-in. round cookie cutter, cut a semicircle off 1 corner of the dough, forming the inside of a crescent shape. Reposition cutter 1-1/4 in. from inside of crescent; cut cookie, forming a crescent 1-1/4 in. wide at its widest point. Repeat. Chill and reroll scraps if desired., Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , Sprinkle cookies with confectioners' sugar. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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ROSSANNA GRANT
[email protected]These crescents were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still good.
Destiny Harris
[email protected]I've never made crescents before, but these turned out great! I'm definitely going to make them again.
Louiser Mahlangu
[email protected]I made these crescents for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Ahmad Elsaadi
[email protected]These crescents were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious!
hassan alsufyani
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the crescents didn't turn out as expected. They were a bit dry and crumbly.
Ted Mead
[email protected]These crescents were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Mdtoru Mia
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the crescents came out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The chocolate and walnut filling was delicious.
Emmanuel kwaku OWUSU
[email protected]These were so good! I will definitely be making them again.
Mohsin
[email protected]I've made these crescents several times now and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for any occasion.
Serenity Gomez
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the crescents turned out beautifully. They were light and flaky, with just the right amount of chocolate and walnuts.
Adrianna Gonzales
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.
DF_ SAVAGE
[email protected]These chocolate walnut crescents were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of chocolate and walnuts was delicious.