This recipe for Polish rogaliki literally means "little horns" because they are shaped into crescents. This is similar to Polish Christmas crescent cookies except almonds are used instead of pecans. This is a fun project for the kids because they can use their hands.
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Makes about 3 dozen Almond Crescent Cookies
View this larger image of Almond Crescent Cookies.
Makes about 3 dozen Almond Crescent Cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup ground blanched almonds
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- Confectioners' sugar
Preparation:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla, mixing well. Add almonds and flour, thoroughly incorporating.
- Using walnut-size pieces of dough, shape into a crescent and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 20 minutes or until slightly brown on the edges.
- While still hot, roll in confectioners' sugar. Re-roll in confectioners sugar when cool and store tightly covered.
