Just a few more days until Christmas…which means I have been running around like crazy trying to tie up loose ends and getting everyone checked off my list (this has yet to be accomplished). I have started some baking, but I still have the bulk of it to do this week along with an insane amout of wrapping and shopping…but again I am a procrastinator! My mama recommended this cookie recipe to me and she raved about it’s delicate flavor and crumbly texture!
Although I love to bake homemade treats, I am a sucker for Keebler Almond Crescent Cookies during the holidays. These cookies are sort of reminiscent of the Keebler type without the overly fake almond flavor. If you are a self-professed butter cookie lover, give these a try. If you are still baking for the holidays, definitely stop by tomorrow for an awesome chewy Snickerdoodle recipe that may just knock your Christmas themed socks off! Have a fabulous day filled with holiday cheer!
Tudy’s Almond Powdered Sugar Cookies
1 lb butter
3/4 C ground almonds toasted
1 egg yolk
1/4 C powder sugar
5-6 C sifted flour
1 t. almond extract
1. Melt butter & remove from heat. Beat in egg yolk and sugar. Gradually add flour and knead for 30 minutes adding more flour as needed. (You should be able to form a shape.) Half way through kneading, add nuts and extract. Shape into crescents or balls. (Obviously, I went the crescent shape although I think I prefer a small ball shape.)
2. Bake at 325 until lightly browned on the bottom. (About 10 min.) Carefully remove from cookie sheet while still warm and coat with powdered sugar. Repeat coating of powdered sugar when cool.
Important Notes…
1. If the dough is too greasy and hard to form into a shape, add more flour.
2. You must knead for 30 min. Anything less, they don’t turn out right. Definitely use a mixer!
3. They are very fragile when they come out of the oven so be careful with that.
4. These are a buttery cookie with a crumbly texture..they are definitely not soft or chewy!
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Quick question – I am new to the world of my Kitchenaid mixer: should I knead it for 30 minutes using the mixer or is it 30 minutes by hand/10 minutes by mixer? Sorry I'm still a newbie at this! Thanks for all the great recipes!
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Such pretty cookies, it looks like they are snow covered:)
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Steph-
Thanks for stopping by and posting a comment! My cousin said to knead for a full 30 minutes even with the KA. Happy Holidays!
-Jamie
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Someone in my family used to always bring these to dinners, though I can't remember who. I think we called them almond butter cookies. They're so good!
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I'm one of those butter loving cookie people
I would love these!
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how many cookies doess this make?
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They sound delightful. I love the flavor of almond.
~ingrid
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