EASY ALMOND CRESCENTS

EASY ALMOND CRESCENTS image

Provided by Chris T. @chrisb64

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package(s) betty crocker sugar cookie mix( the 1lb,1.5oz bag)
1/2 cup(s) softened butter
1 large egg
1/2 cup(s) cornstarch
1/2 cup(s) ground blanched almonds(use you food processor or blender to get it very fine)
1 teaspoon(s) almond extract
ONE CUP POWDERED SUGAR FOR COATING AFTER BAKING
EDIBLE BLUE GLITTER(VERY OPTIONAL...I DON'T USE IT BUT IT IS VERY PRETTY)
- also...you can make a vanilla flavored powdered sugar to coat them in by cutting a seeded vanilla bean up and mixing it with the powdered sugar if you would like to.

Steps:

Heat oven to 375*(350* for dark or nonstick pans).
In large bowl combine sugar cookie mix,butter,egg,cornstarch,ground almonds, and almond extract well until dough forms nicely.
For each cookie shape a rounded teaspoon amount of dough into a crescent shape by making a 2 and a half inch strip and then tapering the ends...or however you are comfortable making the crescent shapes...I make a ball and then kind of roll it into a rope like keeping the middle fatter and the ends tapered.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute an remove from pan.
Cool COMPLETELY before rolling(I put the powdered sugar in a baggie and coat them that way...it's just faster with the amount I do) the cookies in powdered sugar...sprinkle with edible glitter if you like.