Almond Crescent Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup almonds, finely ground
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and smooth.

2. 2

   Beat in the vanilla extract, then mix in the ground almonds.

3. 3

   Add the flour and salt, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms.

4. 4

   Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator until firm enough to shape.

   30:00 · Chill dough
5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Pinch off small pieces of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll into 2-inch logs, tapering the ends and curving into crescent shapes.

7. 7

   Arrange the crescents on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.

8. 8

   Bake until set and very lightly golden at the edges, 13 to 15 minutes.

   13:00 · Bake crescents
9. 9

   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

   5:00 · Cool on sheet
10. 10

    While still slightly warm, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar. Let cool completely, then dust again before serving.