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.

Abu awad Aljuhanie
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I wasn't sure how I would like these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really delicious!


Zb Baloch
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Rukhsar Raja
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I was thrilled to find a cinnamon crescent cookie recipe that didn't contain any nuts.


ma ta
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen. It's so convenient to have them on hand for a last-minute dessert.


Gebre Aster Mamo
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These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack.


Bradley Dashner
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Wardag MS
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Mirna Macias
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the crunch of the crescent roll dough and the gooeyness of the cinnamon sugar filling.


Aminah Nalubwama
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I've tried several different cinnamon crescent cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Abdullah Sahil
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I love the way these cookies smell when they're baking. It makes my whole house smell like Christmas.


Miracle Franco
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Shaunta Washington
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for a quick and easy treat.


Adam Salah
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I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon, but these cookies were still really good. The dough is light and fluffy, and the filling is just sweet enough.


Clinchy Scriksus
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great recipe for a family activity.


Jashyra Jordan
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


EDWiN MSEGEYA
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I added a little bit of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar filling for an extra burst of flavor.


Josephine Asantewaa
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The cinnamon sugar filling is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. It's hard to stop eating these cookies!


Go Go
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I love how simple these cookies are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so they're perfect for a last-minute treat.


Sargand Mohmand
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These cinnamon crescent cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious.