Applesauce Crescents Recipe

Ingredients for Applesauce Crescents

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• White Sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Applesauce Crescents

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1/3 cup granulated white sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
4. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese) and 1/2 cup applesauce to the creamed butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Shape the dough into 1-inch crescents.
7. In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
8. Roll each crescent in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
9. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the crescents on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.