Save Delicate buttery croissant-shaped cookies with a hint of vanilla and almond perfect for the holiday season.
I love serving these at Christmas because they fill the house with a wonderful aroma and always impress guests.
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Ingredients
- Dough: 200 g unsalted butter softened, 100 g granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg yolk, 250 g all-purpose flour, 100 g ground almonds, 1/4 tsp salt
- Topping: 50 g powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and egg yolk:
- Mix in the vanilla extract and egg yolk until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour ground almonds and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape cookies:
- Take small portions (about 1 tablespoon each) of dough and roll into small logs about 6 cm long. Gently bend each log into a crescent (croissant) shape and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and dust:
- Allow cookies to cool slightly then dust generously with powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon if desired.
Save My family gathers around the kitchen whenever I bake these because the warm scent always brings back fond holiday memories.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowls, electric mixer or hand whisk, baking sheet, parchment paper, sieve for dusting sugar
Allergen Information
Contains: Eggs, Milk (butter), Tree nuts (almonds), Gluten (flour). Check all packaged ingredients for traces of other allergens if sensitive.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 110, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Protein: 1.5 g per cookie
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These cookies make the perfect festive treat and are easy to prepare in advance for your holiday celebrations.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What ingredients give the croissants their buttery texture?
The softened unsalted butter combined with granulated sugar creates a light, fluffy base contributing to the delicate, buttery texture.
- → Can ground hazelnuts be used instead of almonds?
Yes, ground hazelnuts can be substituted for almonds to add a slightly different nutty flavor while maintaining texture.
- → How should the dough be shaped for baking?
Portions of dough are rolled into small logs about 6 cm long, then gently bent into crescent shapes before baking.
- → Is it necessary to bake at 180°C for 12-15 minutes?
Baking at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes ensures the edges turn lightly golden while keeping the interior tender.
- → What finishing touches enhance the flavor after baking?
Dusting with powdered sugar mixed with ground cinnamon adds a sweet, warm aroma; optionally, dipping half in melted dark chocolate enhances richness.
