Kourabiedes (Almond Shortbread Crescents) Recipe

Name: Kourabiedes (Almond Shortbread Crescents)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup ground almonds or almond flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 8 oz. (2 sticks) soy margarine, softened; ⅔ cup confectioners sugar, plus more for dusting; 1 Tbs. plain soymilk; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 1 cup chopped almonds

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds or almond flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
8 oz. (2 sticks) soy margarine, softened
⅔ cup confectioners sugar, plus more for dusting
1 Tbs. plain soymilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 cup chopped almonds

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
2
Combine flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
3
Beat margarine and confectioners sugar with electric mixer until creamy.
4
Beat in soymilk and vanilla and almond extracts.
5
Add flour mixture; beat until smooth.
6
Stir in chopped almonds.
7
Shape piece of dough into 1-inch ball.
8
Roll into 3-inch log, and bend into crescent.
9
Set on baking sheet.
10
Repeat with remaining dough, setting cookies 1 inch apart.
11
Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until just beginning to brown on top.
12
Transfer to wire rack, and dust with confectioners sugar.
13
Cool; roll in confectioners sugar to completely coat.

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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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup ground almonds or almond flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Kourabiedes (Almond Shortbread Crescents) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Kourabiedes (Almond Shortbread Crescents)

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