Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Gently fold in almond flour, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until a smooth dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This makes it easier to shape the cookies.
- Shape the crescents: Take small pieces of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into small logs. Curve each log into a crescent shape and place on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them—they can brown quickly.
- Dust with powdered sugar: While still slightly warm, transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Use a fine mesh sieve to dust them generously with powdered sugar.
- Cool and serve: Let cookies cool completely before storing. They pair beautifully with coffee, tea, or a glass of dessert wine.
Notes
Chill the dough well: Refrigerating the dough for at least 1 hour makes it easier to shape the crescents and helps them hold their form while baking.
Handle gently: These cookies are delicate. Avoid overmixing the dough or pressing too hard when shaping.
Use quality almonds: Fresh, finely ground blanched almonds make a noticeable difference in flavor and texture.
Powdered sugar while warm: Dusting the cookies with powdered sugar while they’re still slightly warm helps it stick better and gives a beautiful, even coating.
Add zest for extra aroma: A touch of lemon or orange zest in the dough brightens the flavor and adds a subtle, fragrant note.
These values reflect a typical recipe that includes butter, sugar, flour, and almonds, and are based on published recipe nutrition estimates.
Nutrition can vary widely by size of cookie and amount of sugar used.
Carbohydrates from flour and sugar, sugar especially contributes significantly to carbohydrates and calories.
Fat from butter and almonds, the butter in the dough and almond content contribute to the total and saturated fat content.
Nutrition Estimated Facts
Italian Almond Crescent Cookies
Italian Almond Crescent Cookies per 1 cookie serving
| Nutrient | Amount (per 1 cookie) | % Daily Value (DV) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~133 kcal | 7% |
| Total Fat | ~6 g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | ~1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | ~16 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | ~46 mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate | ~19 g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | ~1 g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | ~9 g | — |
| Added Sugars | ~8–9 g | 16–18% |
| Protein | ~2 g | 4% |