SPICED CRESCENT COOKIES: egg-free, indulgence, easy, kid-friendly, make-ahead

Glorious irresistible melt-in-the-mouth cookies...

updated 11/25; first posted 2021

Lovely in the festive season but also in the sunshine, licking icing sugar or chocolate off your fingertips

These cookes are fabulous but so rich some may have to restrict themselves when they're within reach.

They were made on the spur-of-the-moment when 67 had two meetings to attend and needed something absolutely scrumptious but quick and easy.  The spiced crescents, giant sized, filled the bill magnificently.

The recipe was adapted from classic German Christmas crescents but 67 made them bigger - much bigger!   

They went down a charm, with the size a winning factor! 

Well-packed in a bed of serviettes in a stiff-sided container, they'll be great for Christmas/Hannukah gifts or spring picnics.

Cost:£2.70 (4/24)

Makes: 12-24

Ingredients 

114g/4oz soft unsalted dairy or vegan butter *see tips below

50g/1.75oz icing sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

40g/1.75oz ground almonds

1.5 teaspoons vanilla

110g/3.9 oz plain white flour +

 40g/1.4oz brown flour  

    OR 150g/5.3oz plain white flour

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ginger

1/8 teaspoon powdered Cardamon

One generous pinch cloves 

One generous pinch five space

Garnish:  more powdered sugar and/or melted chocolate

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