RASPBERRY-ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES

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My flaky, two-bite crescent cookies are sensational treats. Filled with raspberry preserves, coconut and almonds, they might remind you of rugelach.-Kelly Williams, Forked River, NJ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 cup seedless raspberry jam
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk egg yolk, sour cream and vanilla until smooth; stir into flour mixture., Divide dough into 4 portions. Shape each into a disk; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix raspberry jam, coconut, almonds and extract until blended. On a well-sugared surface, roll each portion of dough into a 10-in. circle. Spread about 1/3 cup filling over circles. Cut each into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide ends. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, point side down; curve to form crescents. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake 15-18 minutes or until set (do not brown). Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Rene Calits
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These cookies are not what I expected. They're not bad, but they're not great either.


Lachlan Portsmouth
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I found these cookies to be a little dry. I think I would add a little more butter next time.


Alan Garrison
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Brett Love
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


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


Tapan Kumar Halder
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I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Brayan Ventura
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Juan Jimenez
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I love the way the almonds add a little crunch to these cookies.


William Malcom
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Darla Taylor
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


dhdkd
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Danielle Bush
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just to enjoy with my family.


Fatia Shafik
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I'm not a huge fan of raspberries, but I loved these cookies. The almond flavor really shines through.


Josie Lee
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they can be made ahead of time and frozen, so I always have some on hand for unexpected guests.


Lydia gesare
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so light and flaky, and the filling is just the right amount of sweetness.


Starla Robinson
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These raspberry almond crescent cookies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The combination of the sweet raspberries and the nutty almonds was divine.