Quick Christmas Cookie Croissants (Printable)

Buttery croissant-shaped cookies with vanilla and almond, ideal for festive celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 7 oz unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1 large egg yolk
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 3.5 oz ground almonds
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

08 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
03 - Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground almonds, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a smooth dough forms.
06 - Portion the dough into tablespoon-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a log about 2.5 inches long, gently bend into a crescent shape, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges turn light golden brown.
08 - Let cookies cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar mixed with cinnamon if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For extra flavor, dip half of each croissant in melted dark chocolate after cooling.
  • Ground hazelnuts can be substituted for almonds.
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