Snow-Covered Almond Crescent Cookies
1 Hr(s) 12 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)
20 Min(s) Prep
52 Min(s) Cook
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.
What You Need
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30 servings
Original recipe yields 30 servings
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
Let's Make It
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Pecan Crescents
Substitute finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans for the almonds.
Tip 2
Snow-Covered Almond Balls
Prepare dough and shape into balls as directed. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake as directed.
Nutrition
Calories
160
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 85mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber less than 1g
2%
Sugars 10g
20%
Protein 2g
4%
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
5 doz. or 30 servings, 2 cookies each
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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