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Almond Crescent Cookies

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

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

  • Swerve confectioners' sugar
  • powdered monkfruit sweetner
  • almond flour
  • Powdered sugar: To make these cookies lower in sugar and carbs you can use a product like Swerve confectioners' sugar or powdered monkfruit sweetner instead of traditional confectioners' sugar. 
  • Almond flour: I wouldn’t recommend substituting a different flour as this recipe was developed for almond flour specifically.
  • Pecans: You can sub in another nut like almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts or leave the nuts out all together.

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: 18Serving

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.