Christmas Crescent Cookies

Submitted by manushag

"This are very tender butter cookies with walnuts. Can substitute almonds or pecans."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 60 cookies
• Serves: 60

ingredients

• 8 ounces butter
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 2 cups walnuts, chopped

• TOPPING

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cream butter in electric mixer and add sugar, vanilla, salt and water.
3. Add flour gradually until incorporated.
4. Add chopped nuts.
5. Scoop out dough about the size of a walnut and shape into crescent.
6. Bake for about 20 minutes. Tops should stay white and bottom, slightly brown.
7. Dip in confectioners sugar while still warm.