Citrus Crescents
Citrus Crescents are a popular treat during festive seasons in many cultures around the world.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest, orange zest, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Gradually add flour and mix until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Using a crescent-shaped cookie cutter, cut out crescent shapes from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the crescents to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice and lemon juice.
- Drizzle the citrus glaze over the cooled crescents.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.