DELICATE ALMOND VANILLA CRESCENTS

Almost missed them due to poor quality parchment paper, but thankfully these delicate almond vanilla crescents came out perfect — soft, buttery, with a lovely aroma of vanilla and almond. A simple, elegant treat dusted in vanilla powdered sugar.

⏲️ Prep Time: 15 min + chilling

🍳 Bake Time: 18–20 min

🍽️ Yields: 24 crescents

🥣 Ingredients

90 g butter
50 g sugar
Seeds from 1/2 vanilla pod (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
1/2 tsp almond extract
110 g all-purpose flour
50 g ground almonds
1 egg yolk
Vanilla powdered sugar, for dusting

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Scrape the vanilla seeds from the pod with a knife.
Cream butter, sugar, vanilla seeds, and almond extract together until light and fluffy.
Add flour, ground almonds, and egg yolk. Mix by hand until dough comes together as a soft, non-sticky ball. Add up to 1 tbsp flour if too sticky.
Wrap dough in plastic and chill 1–2 hours.
Divide dough into 24 equal pieces by halving repeatedly.
Roll each piece between palms into a small stick shape. Form each into a crescent on a baking tray lined with parchment paper (fold parchment lightly for shape support if needed).
Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 18–20 minutes until lightly browned just at the tips.
Immediately roll hot crescents in vanilla powdered sugar. Handle gently—they are soft and fragile when warm.
Let cool on parchment without overlapping (to keep sugar crisp), then store in an airtight container.

💡 Tips

Use fresh vanilla pods or good vanilla extract for aromatic crescents.
Quality parchment paper prevents sticking and ensures perfect shape.
Dust crescents while warm to ensure sugar adhesion.
Handle with care as warm crescents are fragile.

🎉 Perfect For

Holiday cookie trays
Afternoon tea treats
Elegant dessert tables
Gift giving and special occasions

📝 Final Thoughts

These almond vanilla crescents are melt-in-your-mouth delights with a perfect balance of buttery softness and fragrant spices. They require gentle handling but reward with timeless flavor.