VANILLA CRESCENT COOKIES

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This recipe originated in Croatia and has been in my husband's family for generations. I was thrilled when my mother-in-law shared it with me. -Beverly Williams, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla bean

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and lemon zest. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts., Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into crescent shapes. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Place sugar in a food processor. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds into food processor. Discard vanilla bean. Pulse mixture until combined. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in remaining confectioners' sugar. Coat warm cookies with sugar mixture. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Faluku Furako
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I was really happy to find this recipe for nut-free vanilla crescent cookies. They're just as good as the traditional cookies, and I can enjoy them without worrying about an allergic reaction.


Bulasio Ashiraf
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and they're always a hit at parties.


himel Ahead
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I've tried a lot of different vanilla crescent cookie recipes, but this one is my favorite. The cookies are always light and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness.


noor ifty
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Buddha Bista
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I love the crescent shape of these cookies. They're so unique and they look really impressive on a plate.


Spice liana
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These cookies were so easy to make! I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe and make them without any problems.


ADMToik Ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of vanilla, but these cookies were still really good. The texture was perfect and they had a nice subtle flavor.


Comfort Zemba
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The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Mizan Chowdhury
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Pamela Duke
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These vanilla crescent cookies are absolutely delicious! They have a perfect buttery and flaky texture.