CHOCOLATE WALNUT CRESCENTS

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I use a round cookie cutter to form the crescent shapes for these nutty favorites. They're so pretty sprinkled with sugar and drizzled with chocolate. -TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 10-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups ground walnuts
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 to 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, walnuts and cocoa; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Using a floured plain or finely scalloped 2-in. round cookie cutter, cut a semicircle off 1 corner of the dough, forming the inside of a crescent shape. Reposition cutter 1-1/4 in. from inside of crescent; cut cookie, forming a crescent 1-1/4 in. wide at its widest point. Repeat. Chill and reroll scraps if desired., Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , Sprinkle cookies with confectioners' sugar. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Labu Khan
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I love these chocolate walnut crescents! They're the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.


Sameer sk Buriro
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These were really easy to make and they tasted great! I used semisweet chocolate and chopped walnuts, and the combination was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


MASTER BARBER MIKE KASIEM
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These were delicious! The chocolate and walnut filling was perfect, and the crescents were so flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Kevin Worrell (Llerrok)
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These were a bit dry, but still tasty. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.


Mms Shop
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I made these for my family and they loved them! The crescents were flaky and the filling was rich and chocolatey. I will definitely be making these again.


AwAis Afzal
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These were really easy to make and they tasted great! I used dark chocolate and chopped walnuts, and the combination was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Artika Lata
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using a different chocolate next time.


adnan official
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I love these chocolate walnut crescents! They're so easy to make and always come out perfect. The filling is so rich and chocolatey, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I always get compliments when I make these.


marcel odunze
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These were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. They're so easy to make and the filling is so rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again!


MD MIJAN ROHMAN
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I've made these crescents a few times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the chocolate and walnut filling, and the crescent shape is perfect for dipping in coffee or tea.


Richard Obumneme
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These chocolate walnut crescents were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and absolutely delicious. The combination of chocolate and walnuts was perfect, and the crescents were the perfect size for a quick snack. I will definitely be making the