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a light, rich, buttery cookie traditionally made with almonds and shaped into crescents.
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Viennese Crescents
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Viennese Crescents are a light, buttery cookie made with almonds and shaped into crescents. Dusted with powdered sugar, they're a beautiful holiday cookie.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Viennese Crescents
Servings: 50 cookies
Calories: 70.64 kcal
Lynne Feifer: Lynne
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar plus additional for coating
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Cream butter until it is light and fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, flour, nuts, and vanilla.

  2. Mix thoroughly. With your fingers, shape into crescents about 2 inches long, 1/4 inch wide and thick.

  3. Roll each cookie in confectioners’ sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet for 12-15 minutes, until just slightly golden.

  4. Place on a wire rack to cool and roll in more confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Viennese Crescents
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 70.64 Calories from Fat 44
% Daily Value*
Fat 4.84g7%
Saturated Fat 2.42g15%
Cholesterol 9.76mg3%
Sodium 0.64mg0%
Potassium 6.44mg0%
Carbohydrates 6.1g2%
Fiber 0.37g2%
Sugar 1.87g2%
Protein 1.03g2%
Vitamin A 113.45IU2%
Calcium 6.54mg1%
Iron 0.32mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.