Chocolate Almond Crescents Recipe

Name: Chocolate Almond Crescents
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 cups finely chopped almonds; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted; 1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; Sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups finely chopped almonds
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Sweetened shredded coconut, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in almonds and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to shape.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Shape 2 teaspoons of dough into 2-in.-long logs. Form each into a crescent. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
Dip cookies halfway into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. If desired, sprinkle with coconut. Let stand until set. Cover dipped sides of cookies with waxed paper; dust undipped sides with confectioners' sugar. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.

1270

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups butter, softened, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 cups finely chopped almonds, 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Almond Crescents

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