Dessert
LOW CARB ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES
LOW CARB ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Course:
Dessert
Servings: 12
Calories: 185 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter, softened (1/2 cup)
- pinch of kosher salt
- 2/3 cup granulated erythritol sweetener
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 2 cups superfine almond flour
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
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Beat the butter, salt, and sweetener until fluffy. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and blend well.
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Add the almond flour and beat until just blended to a stiff dough.
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Divide the dough into 12 balls.
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Roll each ball into a 3 inch log.
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Spread the sliced almonds onto a clean surface and crush slightly into smaller pieces with the heel of your hand.
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Roll the logs in the almond pieces and then bend the two ends in and pinch slightly to create a crescent shape. (see photo)
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Place the almond crescents on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degree (F) oven for 15 minutes. Remove and cool before serving.
Nutrition information
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Serving Size: per cookie
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Fat: 11
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Carbohydrates: 2.5g
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net Protein: 5g
