nut crescent cookies
These are my family's favorite delicious pastries that I make at Christmas. The recipe is at least 50 years old.
prep time
1 Hr 30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 dozen cookies
Ingredients
- 1 pound margarine/oleo (softened)
- 4 cups flour
- 3 - egg yolks (save whites)
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups walnuts (finely ground)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
How To Make nut crescent cookies
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Step 1Cut margarine into flour until crumbly (like making pie dough)
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Step 2Beat egg yolks and sour cream together and add to flour mixture. Mix well. Will be sticky.
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Step 3Divide dough into 6 or 7 parts. Wrap in plastic wrap and flatten then refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
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Step 4Combine finely ground walnuts with 2 cups sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
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Step 5Using electric mixer beat egg whites until light and fluffy.
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Step 6Take one package of dough out of refrigerator at a time. Roll each dough into about a 12 inch circle.
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Step 7Brush with beaten egg whites. Sprinkle with about 1/2 cup nut mixture. Sprinkle additional cinnamon on top.
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Step 8Using a pizza cutter cut into 12 or more wedges (triangle) Roll each wedge starting at large end into a crescent.
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Step 9Place on ungreased cookie sheet (I use parchment paper). Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
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