CARDAMOM BUTTER CRESCENTS

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The egg whites in the batter keep these buttery shortbread-like cookies crumbly and light (and provide a place for all those spare egg whites you accumulate during holiday baking). The cardamom flavor is pronounced, so use the freshest cardamom you can find. These are also perfect for gift-giving, since they'll keep practically forever, or at least 3 weeks stored airtight at room temperature.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 cups/450 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
2 teaspoons/10 grams ground cardamom
1 teaspoon/5 grams kosher salt
14 ounces/400 grams unsalted butter (3 1/2 sticks), at room temperature
1 1/4 cups/150 grams confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup/20 grams sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, add the flour, cardamom and salt, and whisk to combine.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on low speed until just combined. Add egg whites, beat until just combined, then add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll one piece out into a log 3/4-inch thick. Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut 3-inch pieces off the log. Working with one 3-inch piece at a time, gently roll both ends so they taper slightly, then form into a crescent. Transfer to prepared baking sheet; repeat with remaining dough, placing the crescents 1-inch apart.
  • Gently press 1 almond slice into each cookie. Bake until light golden brown, 10 to 14 minutes. Cool, then dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 87, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 35 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Jaga lahori
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I'm allergic to cardamom, but I'm sure these croissants would be delicious without it. I'll have to try them sometime.


Larea
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I'm not a big baker, but these croissants seem easy enough to make. I think I'll give them a try this weekend.


Miars Miars
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These croissants look absolutely delicious! I can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing the recipe.


Chaim Khan
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I've made these croissants several times now and they're always a hit! They're perfect for any occasion, from a casual breakfast to a fancy party.


Monic Lele
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These croissants were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them! They're definitely a great option for a special breakfast or brunch.


Christiana Ama konadu
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Not a huge fan of cardamom, but these croissants were still pretty good. The dough was nice and flaky, but I would have preferred a different filling.


Lerato Makalela
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These croissants were a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort! The cardamom flavor really shines through and the texture is amazing.


Izhar shah
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Just tried the cardamom butter crescents and they were heavenly! The dough was so soft and buttery, and the cardamom filling was perfectly spiced. Highly recommend!


Parbati Pantha
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These croissants were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved the delicate flavor and flaky texture. I'll be adding this recipe to my regular baking rotation.


Bahadar Khan
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OMG! Just made these cardamom butter crescents for my family and they were devoured in minutes! The cardamom flavor was just the right amount of subtle sweetness. Will definitely be making these again and again.