Best Snow Covered Almond Crescent Cookies Recipes

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SNOW COVERED ALMOND CRESCENTS



Snow Covered Almond Crescents image

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Categories     Dessert     Cookies     Baked Goods     Oats     Almonds

Time 32m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

powdered sugar
almond extract
all-purpose flour
salt
rolled oats
almonds
powdered sugar
almond extract
all-purpose flour
salt
rolled oats
almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325℉ (160℃). Beat margarine, sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract until fluffy. Add flour and salt; mix until well blended. Stir in oats and almonds. Using level measuring Tbs, shape dough into crescents. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 14 to 17 min or until bottoms are light golden brown. Remove to wire rack. Sift remaining sugar generously over warm cookies. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts :

SNOW-COVERED ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES



Snow-Covered Almond Crescent Cookies image

Make classic almond crescent cookies with a dusting of 'snow'-powdered sugar!-on top! Snow-Covered Almond Crescent Cookies are a great option to serve after dinner or to add to your cookie exchange.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h12m

Yield 5 doz. or 30 servings, 2 cookies each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2-1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Beat first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Stir in nuts. Refrigerate 30 min.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Roll dough into 60 (1-inch) balls; shape each into crescent shape. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 3 min. on baking sheets; transfer to wire racks. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6402 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES



Almond Crescent Cookies image

To me, it isn't Christmas until my kitchen is filled with these almond crescent cookies baking by the dozens. My husband, children and grandchildren all heartily agree!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely ground almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In a small bowl, combine the flour, almonds and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Divide dough into fourths. Roll out each portion into a long rope, about 1/4 in. diameter. Cut into 2-in. lengths. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets; form each into a crescent. , Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes. In a shallow bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cinnamon; roll warm cookies in sugar mixture. Place on wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES



Almond Crescent Cookies image

This is a recipe I make almost every Christmas. I got it from a coworker about 20 years ago. It's a big hit with those who like almonds.

Provided by staubenf

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup salted butter, at room temperature
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
½ cup almonds, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt; mix briefly to incorporate. Gradually stir 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour into the creamed butter, add almonds, and mix until dough is just combined.
  • Shape dough into tiny crescents; place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake cookies in preheated oven until edges are golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Roll cookies in sifted confectioners' sugar when cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 39.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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