Almond Crescent Cookies
These almond crescent cookies are buttery, nutty and coated in powdered sugar. Made with almond flour and just 6 simple ingredients, they’re an easy gluten-free addition to your holiday cookie tray!
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely ground blanched almond flour
- 3 Tablespoons softened organic butter ghee or vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)
- 5-6 Tablespoons powdered sugar divided
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup raw pecans finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix almond flour, softened butter, 3 Tablespoons confectioner’s sugar, vanilla and salt in a mixing bowl until a cohesive dough forms. It will seem a little dry at first, but just keep mixing. Once combined, mix in chopped pecans. You can use your hands to help mix the pecans in if needed.1 cup finely ground blanched almond flour, 3 Tablespoons softened organic butter, 5-6 Tablespoons powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup raw pecans
- Using a tablespoon scoop the dough and form into a small log then shape into a crescent shape. Arrange the crescents about 1 inch apart on the sheet as they will spread a bit. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes or until they start to turn light golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a rack to cool 10 minutes more. Place 2-3 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl and roll each cookie until coated. Let cookies cool and enjoy.
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Notes
- Powdered sugar: To make these cookies lower in sugar and carbs you can use a product like Swerve confectioners' sugar or powdered monkfruit sweetener instead of traditional confectioners' sugar.
- Pecans: You can sub in another nut like almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts or leave the nuts out altogether.
- Storage: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g