Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond crescent cookies are a classic holiday treat often made for Christmas and other celebrations. Delicate, crumbly, and aromatic with a light almond flavor and a dusting of powdered sugar, they literally melt in your mouth. These cookies are not only delicious but also beautiful, making them perfect for a festive table or as a homemade gift in a holiday cookie box 

Ingredients (makes 64 cookies)

• 1 cup ground almonds (100 g)

• 1/2 cup sugar (125 g)

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (310 g)

• 300 g unsalted butter, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup powdered sugar (40 g)

Steps

1. Mix all ingredients except the powdered sugar and knead into a dough

2. The dough should be smooth and not sticky

3. If the dough is too sticky, add a little flour

4. If it is too crumbly and hard to shape, add a little ice water

5. Optionally chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle

6. Roll the dough into balls about 2.5 cm in diameter

7. Shape each ball into a crescent

8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes

9. While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar