COCOA-WALNUT CRESCENTS

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Classic walnut crescent cookies get a chocolate makeover when cocoa is added to the dough. Drizzled with a powdered sugar glaze, they're ideal for holiday gift-giving.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h48m

Yield Makes about 4 doz. or 24 servings, 2 cookies each.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
1-2/3 cups flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2/3 cup Cinnamon Roll Icing
1/2 chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add cocoa, vanilla and salt; mix well. Gradually add flour, beating until well blended after each addition. Stir in 1 cup finely chopped walnuts. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into crescent shapes, tapering ends. Place, 2 inches apart, on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake 15 to 18 min. or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets to wire racks; cool completely. Drizzle evenly with the Powdered Sugar Glaze; sprinkle with the 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Let stand until glaze is firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

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