Gobble Me Down Brandy Crescents

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 4

Gobble Me Down Brandy Crescents - A Perfect Dessert for Your Holiday Party

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

240

Sugar

10g

Fat

19g

Gobble Me Down Brandy Crescents are a popular and flavorsome dessert that make a perfect addition to any holiday party. They are crescent-shaped cookies flavored with brandy and cashews and have a brief crispness at their surface, but quickly soften while biting. They are not just perfect for Christmas with a glass of mulled wine, but will find their way into any occasion or special gathering. These crescents can be made in a large batch and stored in an airtight container.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	In a bowl, cream sugar and ghee until fluffy. Add brandy and mix well.
3.	Fold in flour and chopped cashews to make a dough.
4.	Divide the dough into walnut-sized portions and shape into crescents.
5.	Place each crescent on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
6.	Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
7.	Once cool, sprinkle icing sugar on the crescents.

PROS

Gobble Me Down Brandy Crescents are a perfect dessert for any occasion.

They are easy to make, have a wonderful brandy aroma and are perfect for guests who have a sweet tooth.

CONS

These crescents are high in calories and sugar, should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these crescents are not particularly healthy, cashews are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, protein and fiber that help maintain healthy blood sugars and see off hunger. In addition,
they contain antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers.

	2 tablespoons sugar
	4 tablespoons ghee
	1 tablespoon brandy
	6 tablespoons self-raising flour ( maida )
	2 tablespoons cashews , chopped
	icing sugar , for sprinkling on the cookies