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Delicate crescent-shaped almond cookies with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, inspired by lunar celebrations in the USA.

Magical Crescent Moon Cookies

These enchanting crescent moon cookies are a staple at lunar celebrations across the USA. Their delicate almond flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them irresistible for moon-gazers and dessert lovers alike.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand or hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup + 2 tbsp (75 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla + ½ tsp almond extract
  • 2¼ cups  (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (60 g) finely ground almonds
  • ¼ ctsp salt
  • Extra powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Beat butter and sugar 4 min until fluffy.
  • Add extracts, then dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Chill dough 30 min.
  • Shape tablespoons into crescents.
  • Bake 350°F (175°C) for exactly 14 min.
  • Dust generously with powdered sugar while hot.

Notes

Don’t skip the chill time it stops the cookies from spreading flat.