COCOA CRESCENTS
Steps:
- FOR THE DOUGH: In large mixing bowl beat butter, powdered sugar and cocoa powder on low speed for 30 seconds. Scrape bowl well. Add vanilla extract, mix 10 seconds on low and increase speed to high. Beat 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, salt and pecans until evenly combined. Add to creamed mixture and mix on low speed until all flour is absorbed. Scrape bowl well and complete mixing by hand. Divide dough into 2 flattened balls and wrap in plastic. Chill 6 hrs or overnight. TO SHAPE & BAKE: Scoop dough into 1 inch balls. With lightly floured palms, quickly roll balls into 2½-3 inch logs. Dough will be soft. Place 1½ inches apart on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Before chilling, bend each log into crescent shape. Or keep dough in ball shapes for cocoa snowballs. Freeze cookies on pan for 15 mins or chill in refrigerator 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F. Take cookie pan directly from freeze to oven. Bake 20-23 minutes until cookies appear set and you smell the cocoa aroma. TO DECORATE: Pour 2½ cups powdered sugar into large shallow bowl; add colored sugar if desired. Immediately after baking, gently roll cookies in powdered sugar, completely coating. Cool 15-20 minutes on rack and roll again in powdered sugar to create final coating.
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Niraj Shahi
shahin@yahoo.comThese cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the way the chocolate and walnuts complement each other.
perseverance mathonsi
perseverance.mathonsi@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overbaked them.
Hayatullah Niazii
h-n28@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days before my party and they were still fresh and delicious.
Owusu F Prince
prince.o@yahoo.comI made these cookies for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! All the kids loved them.
Noraiz Gondal
gondal_n@gmail.comThese cookies are so pretty and festive. They're perfect for Christmas parties.
Asanka Illeperuma
i_a88@hotmail.comI'm not a fan of coconut, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious.
Nancy Strawn
s93@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
Prince Richards
richards_prince@yahoo.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out great! They were a hit with my family and friends.
Kenzey Stewart
kenzey.stewart@aol.comI added some chopped nuts to the dough for extra crunch. It was a great addition!
Tyler Perry
t_p@hotmail.comThese cookies are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made them for potlucks, parties, and bake sales, and they're always a hit.
rj williams
williams-r27@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these cookies were still really good. The dough is so flaky and light.
Kiwanuka Aisha
a-kiwanuka92@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are so pretty! They're perfect for a special occasion.
Chrust
chrust36@aol.comI had a hard time getting the dough to roll out without it breaking. I think I needed to chill it for longer.
Xamse Xuseen
xxamse@yahoo.comThese cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Destiny Lynn
lynn.destiny@hotmail.comI love the combination of chocolate and walnuts in these cookies. They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
E clue
clue@gmail.comThese cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so unique and special.
Zawar Hasnain jokhio
z.j@hotmail.comSo delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the crescents are flaky and light.
Erhuvwu O
o.e80@gmail.comI've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're a great go-to recipe when I need something quick and easy.
Anum Noor
a_noor28@yahoo.comThese cocoa crescents were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and had just the right amount of sweetness.