Almond Crescents (Kourabiedes) Recipe

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Almond Crescents (Kourabiedes)
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Directions:

  1. Spread ground almonds in a shallow pan and toast in a 350F degrees oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
  2. In a bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add the 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar and egg yolk, mixing well. Stir in brandy or vanilla and almonds.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, blending until smooth.
  4. Pinch off walnut-size pieces of dough and shape into crescents. Place on ungreased baking sheets, spacing cookies about 1 inch apart.
  5. Bake in a 325F degree oven for 30 minutes or until very lightly browned. Place baking sheets on racks and let cookies cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Sift about half the 1-1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar over wax paper and transfer cookies to it. Sift the remaining 3/4 to 1 cup powdered sugar over top to cover cookies. Let stand until cool, then store in a tightly covered container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1206.45 Kcal (5051 kJ)
Calories from fat 471.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.4g 81%
Cholesterol 27.28mg 9%
Sodium 1216.5mg 51%
Potassium 2510.5mg 53%
Total Carbs 168.27g 56%
Sugars 87.08g 348%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 11%
Protein 17.66g 35%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 142.7mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 424.14 Kcal (1776 kJ)
Calories from fat 165.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.42g 81%
Cholesterol 9.59mg 9%
Sodium 427.68mg 51%
Potassium 882.6mg 53%
Total Carbs 59.16g 56%
Sugars 30.62g 348%
Dietary Fiber 0.96g 11%
Protein 6.21g 35%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 50.2mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 28
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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