Crescent Cookiess are a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookie perfect for gifting or making for Christmas cookie exchanges. (Whether you call them Italian or Viennese - they are delicious either way.)

Biscotti Mezzaluna with Nutella are Italian half-moon cookies made with a tender, fragrant and sweet short-crust pastry dough.

Classic, old fashioned, buttery, rich, tender, easy almond crescent cookies (Vanillekipferl), homemade with simple ingredients. Dusted with powdered sugar.

These recipes for half-moons are my childhood favorite cookies. The cookie is soft and sweet with chocolate and vanilla icing on top.

Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl and set aside. Put sugar, butter, cocoa and salt in bowl of mixer and beat on...

Tarallucci are soft Italian lemon cookies from Southern Italy, with a light citrusy flavor that’s perfect for the holiday season.

Almond Crescent Cookies are a staple for the holidays and weddings because these freshly baked gems are the perfect bite of almond flavor.

The real, authentic Central New York Half Moon Cookie Recipe is located here, with a lovely story from back in the day...

Learn how to make authentic Italian Almond Cookies with this easy cookie recipe! These traditional Italian cookies are perfect for holidays or to bring to a cookie exchange party. Their chewy texture and delightful almond flavor give these cookies a unique flavor. Simple, delicious, this cookie recipe is perfect for sharing.

Classic Chocolate Half Moon Cookies are tender chocolate cake-like cookies. Iced with chocolate frosting and vanilla frosting.