Almond Crescent Cookies Recipe For Easter Day 2024
These almond crescent cookies are buttery, nutty and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! They come together quickly with only 6 simple ingredients and are the perfect healthy holiday treat.
– ▢ 1 cup finely ground almond flour– ▢ 3 Tablespoons softened organic butter, ghee or vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)– ▢ 5-6 Tablespoons powdered sugar, divided– ▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract– ▢ ⅛ teaspoon salt– ▢ ⅓ cup raw pecans, finely chopped
Ingredient
Step 1
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Direction
Step 2
Step 2
Mix almond flour, softened butter, 3 Tablespoons confectioner’s sugar, vanilla and salt in a mixing bowl until a cohesive dough forms. It will seem a little dry at first, but just keep mixing.
Step 3
Step 3
Once combined, mix in chopped pecans. You can use your hands to help mix the pecans in if needed.
Step 4
Step 4
Using a tablespoon scoop the dough and form into a small log then shape into a crescent shape. Arrange the crescents about 1 inch apart on the sheet as they will spread a bit.
Step 5
Step 5
Bake the cookies for 20 minutes or until they start to turn light golden brown on top.Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a rack to cool 10 minutes more.
Step 6
Step 6
Place 2-3 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl and roll each cookie until coated. Let cookies cool and enjoy.
Step 7
Step 7
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for 1-2 months.
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