Moroccan Almond Crescent Cookies Recipe

Name: Moroccan Almond Crescent Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup blanched finely ground almonds; 1/2 cup confectioners sugar; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature); 1 - 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 cup blanched finely ground almonds
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup butter (at room temperature)
1 - 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup sesame seeds

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, almonds, sugar, honey, almond extract, egg, cinnamon and nutmeg. Gradually add in the flour to form a dough (knead with clean hands if necessary-it can be sticky). Refrigerate dough for about 10 minutes, or until it is slightly firm.
3
Pour seeds into a small bowl. Pinch off a walnut sized ball of dough and roll it in the sesame seeds to coat. Then, take the ball and roll it between your palms into about 2 in long pieces, tapering the ends .
4
Place side by side on a cookie sheet , curving them into crescent shapes. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown, being careful not to burn.

820

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Protein

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* 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 cup blanched finely ground almonds, 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Almond Crescent 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.

Moroccan Almond Crescent Cookies

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