Mezzaluna Nut Cookies Recipe

Name: Mezzaluna Nut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup skinned toasted hazelnuts; 1/3 cup pecans; 1/3 cup blanched almonds; 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; Pinch salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup confectioners sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; Granulated sugar for coating

Servings: persons

1/3 cup skinned toasted hazelnuts
1/3 cup pecans
1/3 cup blanched almonds
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
Granulated sugar for coating

1
Process the nuts, flour, and salt in a food processor fitted with a steel blade until the nuts are finely ground.
2
Set aside.
3
Cream the butter and confectioners sugar in a mixer bowl.
4
Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
5
Stir in the nut mixture thoroughly.
6
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
7
Preheat oven to 350F.
8
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
9
Break off 1-inch pieces of the dough and shape by hand into 1 1/2-inch crescents.
10
Place on the prepared cookie sheets.
11
Bake the cookies until very lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
12
Let the cookies cool a few minutes and then toss in a shallow bowl of granulated sugar to coat evenly.
13
Store the cookies in an airtight container.

969

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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: 1/3 cup skinned toasted hazelnuts, 1/3 cup pecans, 1/3 cup blanched almonds, 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Mezzaluna Nut Cookies 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.

Mezzaluna Nut Cookies

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