HAZELNUT CINNAMON CRESCENTS

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Provided by Dede Wilson

Categories     Cookies     Food Processor     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     Hazelnut     Cinnamon     Christmas Eve     Party     Butter     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
3/4 cup (3 1/2 ounces) coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, each stick cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon (scant) cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup sugar, nuts, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in processor. Using on/off turns, process until nuts are finely ground. Add butter in 4 additions, processing to blend after each addition. Add almond extract; process to blend. Add flour and cinnamon. Using on/off turns, process until dough comes together. Transfer to work surface. Form dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Measure 1 tablespoon dough; form into ball, then roll into 2 1/2-inch-long log, tapering slightly at both ends. Gently bend into crescent shape. (If dough is very cold, it may form cracks; smooth over cracks before continuing.) Place on prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing cookies about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • Bake cookies until slightly puffed and edges turn golden brown, about 20 minutes. Sift remaining 1 cup sugar over hot cookies. Cool completely on sheets on rack. Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar remaining on sheets. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store in airtight containers at room temperature.
  • Good to go:
  • The hazelnut crescents and ginger cookies would both ship well. To make sure they arrive intact, pack the cookies in a metal tin between sheets of waxed paper. Ball up some waxed paper to place on top of the final cookie layer to make sure the cookies don't shift and break in transit.

Sajib roy Shopnip
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Overall, I really enjoyed these hazelnut cinnamon crescents. They were easy to make, delicious, and perfect for a special occasion.


Akorle Kujogodfred
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These crescents were a bit dry, but they were still very flavorful.


Shahzaid Ali
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I love how these crescents look. They're so elegant and perfect for a party.


Jannatul Ferdous Mariam
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These crescents were a bit too time-consuming to make for a weekday breakfast, but they were worth it for a special occasion.


Rofiqulislam islam
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I'm not a big fan of hazelnuts, but I really enjoyed these crescents. The cinnamon flavor was strong enough to balance out the hazelnut flavor.


dj sagor0
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These crescents are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I love the way the cinnamon and hazelnut flavors complement each other.


zeyn fredericks
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The hazelnut cinnamon crescents were easy to make, but they didn't turn out as flaky as I would have liked.


Nalka Nalka
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I've made these crescents several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Mbhasan Singer Hassan
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These crescents are the perfect addition to any brunch or tea party.


China centre
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crescents turned out perfectly. They were flaky and golden brown.


Zel Thomas
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The hazelnut cinnamon crescents were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


harriet vincent
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I love how these crescents are so versatile. You can add different nuts, fruits, or spices to change up the flavor.


Malik Zulfqar
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These hazelnut cinnamon crescents were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious.