Almond Crescents Recipe

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Almond Crescents
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
580
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

  1. IN THE FOOD PROCESSER (preferred) -.
  2. Process almonds and sugar until almonds are ground very fine.
  3. Cut the butter in chunks and, with the motor running, add.
  4. Process until smooth and creamy.
  5. Scrape down bowl.
  6. Add flour and salt, pulse until flour is just incorporated.
  7. OR IN THE MIXER-.
  8. Soften butter.
  9. Grind almonds.
  10. Mix sugar and cinnamon for topping.
  11. Combine almonds, sugar and butter in a mixing bowl, beat until light and fluffy.
  12. Add flour and salt, mix on low speed until combined.
  13. FOR EITHER METHOD-.
  14. Form dough into a thick disk, wrap in plastic or wax paper and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.
  15. Preheat oven to 325 degrees f.
  16. Divide dough into 8 portions, work with one section at a time keeping the remainder in the fridge.
  17. Knead dough with floured hands until malleable, press into a square and cut into 8 equal portions.
  18. Roll each into a 3/4.
  19. Round ball.
  20. Roll each ball on a counter into a 3 .
  21. Cylinder with tapered ends.
  22. Bend to form a crescent.
  23. Place about 1 .
  24. Apart on a cookie sheet and bake for 14-16 minutes, until set, but not browned.
  25. Cool on pan for 10 mins and, while still warm, use a small angled spatula to dip and gently roll them in the topping.
  26. Place on a rack to cool, store in an airtight container for about a month.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 579.64 Kcal (2427 kJ)
Calories from fat 356.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.58g 61%
Cholesterol 81.34mg 27%
Sodium 104.98mg 4%
Potassium 154.1mg 3%
Total Carbs 52.29g 17%
Sugars 23.28g 93%
Dietary Fiber 2.78g 11%
Protein 7.27g 15%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 54.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 500.2 Kcal (2094 kJ)
Calories from fat 307.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.15g 61%
Cholesterol 70.19mg 27%
Sodium 90.6mg 4%
Potassium 132.98mg 3%
Total Carbs 45.13g 17%
Sugars 20.09g 93%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 11%
Protein 6.27g 15%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 13%
Iron 0.7mg 5%
Calcium 47.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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