Almond Crescent Cookies (Printer-Friendly)
Soft, nutty cookies with almond flour, almond butter, and orange zest, dusted with vanilla sugar for a delightful treat.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Cookies
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2 cups almond flour
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5 tablespoons white almond butter or cashew butter
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6 tablespoons maple syrup
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
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1 orange zest
→ Vanilla Sugar
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4-5 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
# Steps to Prepare:
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Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, combine almond flour, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla powder, and orange zest. Mix to form a soft dough.
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Divide the dough into 14 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a small cylinder with tapered ends, then shape into a crescent. Warm the dough well between hands to prevent cracking. Arrange on the baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden. The cookies will remain pale in color.
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Let cookies cool for 5 minutes. Mix powdered sugar and vanilla powder in a small bowl. Roll each warm cookie in the vanilla sugar until coated.
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Once cooled, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Natural oils from almond butter and flour may be released when working the dough. This is normal and helps to create a crumbly texture.
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Avoid overbaking. Remove cookies once set and edges are golden for a soft, buttery texture.
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Vanilla sugar may be reabsorbed by the cookies when stored. Sprinkle additional powdered sugar to refresh them after a few days.