Almond Vanilla Crescent Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Almond Vanilla Crescent Cookies offer a rich, buttery goodness that is a traditional Polish treat perfect for the holiday season. These vegetarian cookies are crafted with a delightful blend of vanilla and almond flavors, making them an ideal companion for your favorite hot beverages. With a crispy exterior and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, they are sure to impress.

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Overview

These delightful Polish cookies, known as Rogaliki, are a holiday favorite. With a buttery vanilla flavor and a hint of almond, they are perfect for enjoying with a hot cup of coffee or tea on a chilly winter evening.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Nuts, Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

Polish

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 Cup white sugar
• 1 Large egg yolk
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 Cup blanched almonds, minced
• 1.67 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Pinch confectioners' sugar, to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and chopped almonds to the mixture; mix until well incorporated.
4. Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour until a dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into a rope approximately 3/4-inch thick.
6. Cut the rope into 3-inch long pieces.
7. Shape each piece by rolling it back and forth while gently pressing down with two fingers on each end until it is about 5 inches long, ensuring the center is plump and the ends are thinner.
8. Place the shaped cookies onto a cookie sheet, bending the ends toward each other to form a crescent 'C' shape.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
10. Dust the cookies immediately with confectioners' sugar, then allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.

Enjoy these sweet, nutty treats as a festive addition to your holiday dessert table!