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Rum crescents with glaze: traditional Christmas cookies with nuts and chocolate recept

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  • Easy to prepare
  • 15 portions
  • 40 minutes
Jan, 17. 12. 2025

Rum crescents are among the popular Christmas cookies that combine the taste of chocolate, nuts and rum in perfect balance. Their delicate dough, complemented by a sweet rum glaze, will scent the whole kitchen and create a true festive atmosphere. From one batch you can make up to 120 small crescents that will definitely not go unnoticed on the festive table.

For 15 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

For the glaze:

Other:

Preparation procedure

  • Preparing the dough: Prepare a baking sheet, grease it with fat and dust with flour. Preheat the oven to 190 °C. In a bowl, beat the yolks with the sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Add the ground nuts, flour and melted chocolate.
  • Egg whites: Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Mix half of the egg whites with a little flour and add to the yolk mixture. Then gently fold in the remaining egg whites with a wooden spoon so the batter stays airy.
  • Baking: Spread the finished batter evenly on the prepared baking sheet and smooth it. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the surface is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out dry.
  • Glaze: In a bowl, beat the powdered sugar with the rum into a smooth, glossy glaze. Adjust the consistency as needed by adding a few drops of rum or more sugar. Pour the glaze over the baked sheet and spread evenly. Let cool and set.
  • Shaping the crescents: Using a round cutter (approx. 4.5 cm in diameter), cut circles tightly next to each other so they form half-moons. This minimizes waste and yields beautiful shapes.

Preparation time and number of servings

  • Overall preparation time: 1 hour 15 minutes

  • Active preparation: approximately 40 minutes

  • Number of servings: approx. 120 small crescents, approx. 15–20 servings

Conclusion

Rum crescents with glaze are the perfect Christmas cookies for lovers of chocolate and the aroma of rum. Thanks to the nuts they are beautifully moist and thanks to the simple glaze they have an elegant appearance. They taste great fresh, but after a few days of resting their flavor becomes even more pronounced. This recipe is an ideal choice if you want to create something traditional yet exceptionally tasty.

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