ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter, softened (1 stick)
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- 2/3 cup Granulated Erthritol Sweetener
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Almond Extract
- 2 cups Superfine Almond Flour
- 1/3 cup Sliced Almond
Instructions
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Beat the butter, salt, and sweetener until fluffy. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and blend well.
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Add the almond flour and beat until just blended to a stiff dough.
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Divide the dough into 12 balls.
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Roll each ball into a 3 inch log.
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Spread the sliced almonds onto a clean surface and crush slightly into smaller pieces with the heel of your hand.
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Spread the sliced almonds onto a clean surface and crush slightly into smaller pieces with the heel of your hand.
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Roll the logs in the almond pieces and then bend the two ends in and pinch slightly to create a crescent shape. (see photo)
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Place the almond crescents on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degree (F) oven for 15 minutes. Remove and cool before serving.
