RASPBERRY-ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES

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My flaky, two-bite crescent cookies are sensational treats. Filled with raspberry preserves, coconut and almonds, they might remind you of rugelach.-Kelly Williams, Forked River, NJ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1 cup seedless raspberry jam
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk egg yolk, sour cream and vanilla until smooth; stir into flour mixture., Divide dough into 4 portions. Shape each into a disk; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix raspberry jam, coconut, almonds and extract until blended. On a well-sugared surface, roll each portion of dough into a 10-in. circle. Spread about 1/3 cup filling over circles. Cut each into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide ends. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, point side down; curve to form crescents. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake 15-18 minutes or until set (do not brown). Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Srinivas Chinthala
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These cookies are amazing! They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the raspberry filling bursts in your mouth. And the almond dough is so light and flaky.


Roxy Cilliers
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and just for my family. They're always a hit!


Annette Fitzmaurice
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These cookies are delicious! The raspberry filling is tart and sweet, and the almond dough is buttery and flaky. They're the perfect cookie for a party or a special occasion.


Robert Z
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Madeana Irvine
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of raspberry and almond.


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


Mirza Hassan
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These cookies are really good! The almond flavor is really prominent and the raspberry filling is tart and sweet. They're the perfect balance of flavors.


Chakrabarty Rony
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I'm so glad I tried these cookies. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Brianah Clark
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Yum! These cookies are so delicious. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Idris Sunday
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These cookies are so good! I love the way the raspberry filling bursts in your mouth. And the almond dough is so light and airy.


Paige Jennings
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These cookies are absolutely divine! The raspberry filling is perfectly tart and the almond dough is so buttery and flaky. I could eat these cookies all day long.


sarxel jalal
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time. They're also really versatile. You can use any type of jam or jelly for the filling.


Abdi Kaafi Hassan
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These cookies are so delicious! The raspberry filling is tart and tangy, while the almond dough is buttery and flaky. They're the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


ANGWECH STELLA
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion. I highly recommend them!


Noor Hussain
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These cookies are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love the combination of raspberries and almonds. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Kot Islm
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Raspberry Almond Crescent Cookies are a hit! The cookies are buttery, nutty, and bursting with raspberry flavor. They're also incredibly easy to make, which is a huge plus. I'll definitely be making these again soon.