CINNAMON CRESCENT COOKIES

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This is my family's favorite Christmas cookie. Everyone calls them 'the cookie that melts in your mouth!" -Theresa Jarabak, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 32 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cold butter
1 cup sour cream
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons water
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, egg yolks and vanilla; add to crumb mixture and mix until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Divide dough into fourths. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle., Whisk egg whites and water; brush over dough. Combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside 1/4 cup in a small bowl. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar over the dough. Cut each circle into eight wedges., Roll up each wedge from the wide end; roll in reserved cinnamon-sugar. Place point side down 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents., Bake at 375° for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Catherine Farrugia
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I can't wait to try more recipes from this website.


God Rojan
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These cookies are a delicious and affordable treat.


bro saleem
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I love the smell of these cookies baking in the oven.


MarKeita Baker
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family.


Joan Bons
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great recipe for families to make together.


Ricky Lopez
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover crescent roll dough.


Mamsy Marota
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I love that these cookies are made with wholesome ingredients.


Rafeeq ali
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These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Chrissy Danaher
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Lamin Turay
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Nurnahar Begum
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Makoena Molapo
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Rajdesh Raj
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I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon, so I used a different spice instead. They still turned out great!


Caiphus Lidzhade
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that I can use store-bought crescent roll dough.


Aroti Rani Oza
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies came out a little dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


Ese Olu
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The cookies turned out perfectly! They were golden brown and had a delicious cinnamon flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Brandon Mattinas
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. Only a few ingredients are needed and the instructions are clear and concise.


AM Studio
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and flaky. They're so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.