Name: Hollow nut crescent cookies – the most successful Christmas cookies of recent years
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 25
Ingredients: 250 g ground hazelnuts; 200 g all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 400 g powdered sugar; 250 g butter

Hollow nut crescent cookies – the most successful Christmas cookies of recent years

Hollow nut crescent cookies – the most successful Christmas cookies of recent years recept

Easy to prepare
25 portions
45 minutes

Jan, 16. 12. 2025

This recipe for hollow nut crescent cookies is one of the true treasures of Christmas baking. It originates from Slovakia, but thanks to its simplicity, delicate texture and irresistible taste it has become a hit in Czech kitchens as well. The crescents are beautifully light, slightly crispy on the surface and fluffy inside – simply the ideal cookie that literally melts on the tongue. Additionally, this batch yields about 100 pieces, so it’s enough for a rich Christmas table.

For 25 portions

Ingredients

250 g ground hazelnuts
200 g all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
400 g powdered sugar
250 g butter

Preparation procedure

Dough preparation: In a bowl, mix the ground nuts, flour, powdered sugar and baking soda. Add the softened butter and work into a smooth dough. Do not let it rest, as it could become too moist – work with the dough immediately.
Filling the molds: You do not need to grease or flour the crescent cookie molds. Fill them to about two-thirds – the dough will rise slightly during baking. If you filled the molds to the rim, the crescents could lose their shape or overflow.
Baking: Bake the crescent cookies in a preheated oven at 175 °C with fan for 10–12 minutes. Watch them – they should be light golden, not dark. After baking, let them cool briefly in the molds and then carefully unmold them.
Care of the molds: Do not wash the molds with detergent after use – simply rinse them with hot water and dry thoroughly. Moist molds would cause the dough to stick after baking.

Total preparation time

45 minutes (including baking)

Number of servings

approx. 100 pieces

Tips and variations

Instead of hazelnuts you can also use walnuts, almonds or pistachios.
If you choose coconut, reduce its amount to 230 g and blend it beforehand to achieve a finer texture.
Also try ground poppy seeds – the crescents will have an original appearance and great flavor.
Do not reduce the sugar in the recipe – it is not only a sweetener but also helps the dough’s stability. Thanks to it the crescents remain tender, do not fall apart and have their characteristic texture.

Conclusion

Hollow nut crescent cookies are a symbol of traditional homemade sweets that combine simplicity with perfect taste. Their light texture, pronounced nutty aroma and delicate sweetness make them the most popular Christmas recipe of recent years. If you bake them according to this method, you can be sure they will become the highlight of your festive table and the heart of every home-baking lover.

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