Christmas Crescent Cookies are among the favorite sweets of many households. No wonder!
They are wonderfully tender, nutty, and easy to prepare.
Today, we have selected the 4 best recipes for Crescent Cookies you will love!
Hazelnut Crescent Cookies
Hazelnuts give the cookies in this recipe a characteristic aroma, making them unique. If you don’t like hazelnuts, you can replace them with walnuts or almonds.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground hazelnuts
- 1/2cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 egg
- a pinch of baking powder
For decoration:
- chocolate topping
- nuts for sprinkling
Method:
- Mix the dough from all the ingredients and roll it into several rolls.
- Cut the rolls into the same pieces from which you shape the crescents.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- Place in an oven preheated to 350°F and bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the baked rolls from the oven and let them cool.
- Dip the upper side of each cooled crescent into the melted chocolate glaze and cover with chopped nuts.
- Let it harden, and then enjoy!
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Walnut Chocolate Coconut Rolls
Coconut belongs to sweets, just like nuts. And when you combine nuts and coconut into one cookie, it’s a delicious affair you’ll want again and again.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup ground walnuts
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
For wrapping:
- chocolate topping
- shredded coconut
Method:
- Prepare the dough from the primary ingredients.
- You can use the dough right away, but it will keep in the fridge until the next day.
- Shape the rolls (you can use a mold if you want).
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place in an oven preheated to 350°F and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the baked rolls from the oven and let them cool.
- Leave them on the baking paper and cover them with the chocolate coating.
- Sprinkle or roll in coconut, and you’re ready to serve!
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Chocolate Christmas Crescents
For preparing Christmas rolls, you can also use special molds designed explicitly for this purpose. Then, you don’t have to worry about your rolls not being the same size or not having the perfect shape.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup cooking chocolate
For decoration:
- chocolate topping
Method:
- Add flour, sugar, butter, nuts and grated chocolate to a bowl.
- Work out the dough.
- Press a little dough into each roll mold.
- Place the molds on a tray lined with baking paper.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F until the rolls are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Carefully remove the rolls from the molds and dip both sides into the chocolate coating.
- Let’s sit and enjoy!
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Hazelnut Vanilla Crescents
You don’t necessarily have the crescents with chocolate. Instead, try rolling them in powdered sugar and vanilla, and you’ll be surprised how good they are.
So let’s do it!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 2 cups butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For wrapping:
- icing sugar
- vanilla sugar
Method:
- Sift the flour into a bowl, add the icing sugar and finely grated nuts, and mix.
- Add the chopped butter on top and knead the dough.
- Leave to rest in the cold.
- We make rolls from the dough.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and bake until pink in a heated oven.
- After baking, roll the still-hot rolls in powdered and vanilla sugar mixture.
- Place the wrapped rolls side by side on a baking sheet to cool.
- Enjoy your meal!
Now that you know what you will bake this year, choose a beautiful Christmas table setting. Whether you’re setting the table for a large crowd or hosting a minor party, there are simple ways to make an impact.
When it comes to baking cookies, using cooking chocolate in the dough is a great idea, while toppings are best for decorating and wrapping.
To prevent any issues with the glaze, it’s best to wait until your cookies are completely cool before adding any decorations.
Also, if you’re looking for a new recipe to try, why not give the Christmas crescent cookies a go?
If you do, share your results with us in the comments!