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Crescent Almond Flavored Cookies
Crescent Almond Flavored Cookies are an almond flavored Italian treat that’s a staple for the holidays and weddings. These freshly baked homemade gems are the perfect bite of almond flavor, butter and sugar. These wonderful cookies are nutty and buttery and a great addition to any holiday party, bridal shower or family dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 400F.
- Step 2
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Step 4
In a large bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Step 5
Beat in eggs and extracts for 30 seconds, then add half of the flour mixture. Beat until fully incorporated, then add remaining half of the flour mixture.
- Step 6
Use a cookie scoop to portion out the cookies, then roll each scoop of cookie dough to form a 3.5″ log and curve the log to form a crescent shape. Place each rolled cookie onto the prepared baking mats.
- Step 7
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until just lightly golden and cookies start to crack on top.
- Step 8
Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
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