VANILLA ALMOND CRESCENTS

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I grew up with mom making these treats only at Christmas. I was the one who got to taste the ones that broke. These are Extremely Fragile. But they are great. I have gotten compliments from people who don't like almonds. When I moved out of moms, I had to BEG her for the recipe. It is from an authentic German cookbook that Mom has had since she was a young woman. She had to translate ingredients and the measurements for me. The almonds need to be blanched and slivered. Prep time doesn't include the time to Blanche and sliver the almonds if you buy them with the skins on. At the end of the directions, is the directions for making vanilla sugar if you do not know how.

Provided by Tayders momma

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, room temperature NOT MELTED)
1 3/4 cups flour
1 cup almonds (Blanched, no skins, and ground FINE-an electric food grater works best)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (1/2 c Splenda works also)
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar (or PURE vanilla extract-not imitation)
1 (16 ounce) bag of sifted 10x powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar (more or less to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ground almonds, granulated sugar, vanilla sugar or extract, (which ever one you used).
  • Add cut up butter with a pastry cutter, fork or clean hands.
  • Mix to form a dough, if dough is too soft, chill for about 20 or 30 minutes.
  • In a 9 X13 casserole dish, Sift together the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar for coating. Spread it out covering the entire bottom of casserole dish. Set this aside.
  • Pinch the dough and roll to make small crescents (or balls). Crescents should end up to be about 1-2 inches long when placed on pan, or balls about 1-1 1/2 inches in diameter. you can place these pretty close together as they do not rise or grow like most cookies.
  • Place your formed dough on an UNGREASED cookie sheet.
  • Place in oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they become a light golden brown on the bottom. Their color doesn't change alot unless they get burnt.
  • Cool pan on a rack for about 1 or 2 minutes then CAREFULLY place them in the powdered sugar in the casserole dish with the spatula. coat them well, but be extremely careful, as these cookies are very fragile.
  • Place them on a plate or platter after coating to let them cool completely, then place in an air tight container.
  • To Make Vanilla Sugar with a vanilla bean: 1 Vanilla Bean,1 Quart Mason Jar, Granulated Sugar.
  • Fill Jar with granulated sugar, Crack vanilla bean, scraping the seeds into the sugar, then place the bean in the sugar. Place the lid on the jar and store for about 2 weeks.
  • To Make Vanilla Sugar with Pure vanilla extract: 1 TBSP Pure vanilla extract, 1 c granulated sugar.
  • Spread granualted sugar on a small flat surface (waxed paper beneath it) pour vanilla extract over top, and mix well. Spread it out once you have it well blended to let it dry out, then, mix with enough sugar to fill the Mason jar and place the lid on, shake it up, and its ready to use.

Jesmin Begum
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These cookies were delicious! I made them for a holiday party and they were a hit. They're easy to make and look very impressive.


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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of vanilla and almond.


Sl Smokiyo
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These cookies were a disappointment. The dough was difficult to work with and the cookies turned out flat and flavorless.


Bilal Butt
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I had a hard time getting the dough to come together. It was too dry and crumbly. I finally added some extra butter and it worked out, but the cookies were still a bit dry.


Zaachi Malic
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were easy to make and turned out beautifully.


Debbie
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These cookies are always a hit with my family and friends. They're so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of vanilla and almond flavors.


Rick Bashista
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I love these cookies! They're so simple to make and they always turn out perfectly. The almond flavor is amazing and they're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Madie Kats
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to make the dough, which made it even easier. The cookies were light and flaky, and the almond flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


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These cookies were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies turned out perfectly golden brown. The vanilla and almond flavors were well-balanced and the cookies had a nice crunch. I would definitely make these again.


Rona Cottrell
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're so light and flaky, and the almond flavor is just right. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.


Raez
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These vanilla almond crescents were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing - the combination of vanilla and almond was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.