Name: Parisian crescents: A luxurious recipe for delicious cookies
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 4 egg whites; 300 g powdered sugar (sifted); 150 g ground nuts; 30 g all-purpose flour; 4 whole eggs; 200 g granulated sugar; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; 250 g butter (82% fat); 2 tablespoons cocoa; Cooking chocolate

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough Whip the egg whites with the powdered sugar into a foam and then beat over a double boiler until the mixture thickens. Add the ground nuts with the flour, mix and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
Shaping and baking Using a pastry bag, pipe crescents or sticks onto a baking sheet. Dry in the oven at 50 °C, fan-assisted, until they are firm.
Preparing the cream Whip the eggs with the granulated and vanilla sugar, then whisk the mixture over a double boiler until it thickens. Add the cocoa and let cool. Beat the butter until fluffy and gradually beat in the cooled mixture by spoonfuls.
Filling and decorating Fill the crescents with the cream using a pastry bag, let them set in the refrigerator and then dip them into melted chocolate.

Total preparation time

90 minutes (including baking and cooling)

Conclusion

Parisian crescents are delicious, creamy and literally melt in the mouth. They are perfect as Christmas cookies, but also make a great addition to any festive table. Try this recipe and treat yourself to luxurious cookies that taste like they came from a pastry shop.