Milan Crescents Recipe
Ingredients
| Softened butter | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Powdered sugar | 2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Pinch salt | 1 Large | |
| Grated rind of 1 lemon | ||
| Eggs | 3 | |
| Flour | 3 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Egg yolks | 2 | |
| Almond halves for topping (120-150 halves) | ||
Directions
On work counter, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, salt, and lemon rind to form a creamy mixture.
Gradually blend in the eggs.
When they are thoroughly incorporated into the butter mixture, knead in the flour.
Let the dough firm up 2-3 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the dough about a scant 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick and cut out cookies with a crescent-shaped cutter (2-2 1/2 inches / 5-6 cm long).
Place on an unbuttered baking sheet, brush with the beaten egg yolk, and top each with an almond half.
Bake on the center shelf of the oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
Gradually blend in the eggs.
When they are thoroughly incorporated into the butter mixture, knead in the flour.
Let the dough firm up 2-3 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the dough about a scant 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick and cut out cookies with a crescent-shaped cutter (2-2 1/2 inches / 5-6 cm long).
Place on an unbuttered baking sheet, brush with the beaten egg yolk, and top each with an almond half.
Bake on the center shelf of the oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
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