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Almond Crescent Cookies
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Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies are delicate, crescent-shaped cookies made primarily from almond flour and butter, with a subtle sweetness from powdered sugar and a hint of vanilla. Chopped pecans add a slight crunch to the tender texture. After baking until lightly golden, the cookies are rolled in confectioners' sugar to create a soft, sweet coating. These cookies offer a buttery, nutty flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth quality suited for dessert or teatime.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 63 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour finely ground
  • 3 Tablespoons butter ghee or vegan butter (I used Earth Balance, softened, organic
  • 5-6 Tablespoons powdered sugar divided
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup pecans finely chopped, raw

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  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. Once combined, mix in chopped pecans. You can use your hands to help mix the pecans in if needed.
  3. 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. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes or until they start to turn light golden brown on top.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a rack to cool 10 minutes more. Place 2-3 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl and roll each cookie until coated. Let cookies cool and enjoy.
  5. 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.

Notes

  • Substitute traditional powdered sugar with powdered monkfruit sweetener or Swerve to lower sugar content.
  • Almond flour is essential for the texture; substituting other flours is not recommended.
  • Feel free to replace pecans with almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, or omit nuts if preferred.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 63kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.