Crescents

Rating: 4.63 stars
8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

This is a very simple, easy recipe, and it makes a lot. I make these for Christmas. Enjoy them !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Cindy

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Recipe Summary

Servings:
24
Yield:
4 dozen
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

24
Original recipe yields 24 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • If using butter it must be cold. Mix butter with flour until it resembles fine crumbs. Add white sugar, nuts, and salt. Mix well, adding ice water till you make stiff dough.

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  • Add vanilla extract and knead lightly. Roll out on floured board 1/4 inch thick.

  • Cut into crescent shapes using a whiskey glass coated with flour.

  • Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) until bottoms are lightly browned. While hot, roll in confectioner's sugar, (I usually use a brown bag or baggie bag to roll the cookies in with the powdered sugar).

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
166 calories; protein 1.9g; carbohydrates 20.2g; fat 9g; cholesterol 15.3mg; sodium 89.8mg. Full Nutrition
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maria mcnamara
Rating: 5 stars
12/19/2007
My Nana made these every year and entire family loves them!!! She gave me the recipe a few years ago and now I make them too. All of my friends and coworkers ask me to make these during the holidays. I cannot tell you how yummy these are.. you NEED to make them! One thing I have changed is to just make them into balls because shaping them into crescents is a huge pain in the... and it takes WAY too long. Read More
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8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Julie
Rating: 5 stars
03/16/2005
I let them rise much longer so they would be big. Delicious! Read More
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maria mcnamara
Rating: 5 stars
12/18/2007
My Nana made these every year and entire family loves them!!! She gave me the recipe a few years ago and now I make them too. All of my friends and coworkers ask me to make these during the holidays. I cannot tell you how yummy these are.. you NEED to make them! One thing I have changed is to just make them into balls because shaping them into crescents is a huge pain in the... and it takes WAY too long. Read More
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cassie
Rating: 5 stars
09/27/2010
I made these for a wedding shower and they were a huge hit! Many people asked for the recipe but I didn't give it to them wanted to keep it for myself. so delicious! Read More
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SAMANTHABOMB
Rating: 4 stars
12/26/2004
I accidentally used regular white sugar instead of confectioners but they turned out well. They had a texture very similar to pecan sandies. I took them to the in-laws for Christmas and it reminded them of a recipe from their childhood. Great inexpensive recipe. Read More
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SASSIMIZ
Rating: 4 stars
08/29/2002
This was delicious! I used pecans instead of walnuts and they are just about gone! Read More
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ROBIN BIRD
Rating: 5 stars
08/29/2002
Just the quick easy and tasty receipe I was looking for! They are absolutely delicious!!!!Thank you! Read More
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SANDMAROSA
Rating: 5 stars
12/13/2002
These cookies are excellent..they are easy to make and are one of my favorites by far. Read More
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sarbjot kaur
Rating: 4 stars
03/25/2020
It was amazing, but I didn’t have vanilla extract maybe that’s why there was less taste Read More
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