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Cinnamon Almond Crescents

By: Jennifer Branum

"I set out these cookies as we open our gifts on Christmas Eve. Before long, the plate is empty and I'm being asked to refill it!"

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 21 servings

Ingredients

1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground blanched almonds
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and almonds; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Roll into 1-in. balls; shape into crescents. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until set (do not brown). Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll warm cookies in cinnamon-sugar; cool on wire racks.