VANILLA CRESCENTS

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These cookies are especially cozy at Christmastime, but are wonderful all year long. Try them dipped into hot tea or coffee.-Cara McDonald, Winter Park, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, almonds and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 24-in. rope. Cut crosswise into twelve 2-in. logs; shape each into a crescent. Place 1-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool on pans 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Dust warm cookies with confectioners' sugar.

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Jill Black
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I've made these vanilla crescents several times and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Shahzaib Hussain
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These vanilla crescents are delicious! I love the way the vanilla flavor comes through. They are also very easy to make.


Martin Bowen
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These are the best vanilla crescents I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the cookies turn out perfect every time. I highly recommend them.


Nazeema Harker
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I made these vanilla crescents for a holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They are so light and flaky, and the vanilla flavor is perfect.


TANOLI KE HUMSAFAR
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These vanilla crescents are a delightful treat! They are easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. I love the delicate vanilla flavor and the crescent shape makes them so elegant.