Advent Crescents
Delicate almond crescent cookies with a buttery, nutty flavor, coated in powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet, elegant treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift flour and salt into a bowl.
- Mix in sugar and ground almonds. Make a well in the center.
- Add butter, egg yolks, and almond extract to the well.
- Mix well using hands until dough forms.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shape dough into tiny balls, then roll each ball into ropes.
- Place on a cookie sheet and curve each into a crescent shape.
- Bake until lightly brown.
- Cool the cookies and then roll in powdered sugar.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
749
kcal
37% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).