Best Czechoslovakian Crescent Cookies Recipes

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CZECHOSLOVAKIAN CRESCENT COOKIES



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My grandmother was from Prague Czechoslovakian came to American in 1902. This is her recipe. When I was growing up, I ate dozen at a time.

Provided by hjunkman

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 48 cookies, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups cake flour
1 cup of chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix butter with sugar-vanilla.
  • Add flour slowly stirring until it is smooth.
  • Stir in chopped nuts.
  • Dip hands in flour.
  • Then shape dough in to small crescent.
  • Place on a ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • When cool, sprinkle with sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 904.5, Fat 66.2, SaturatedFat 30.9, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 328.5, Carbohydrate 72.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 16.1, Protein 8.6

CZECHOSLOVAKIAN COOKIES



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Make and share this Czechoslovakian Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup strawberry jam

Steps:

  • Set oven at 325 degrees (mod. slow).
  • Grease an 8-inch square cake pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until soft.
  • Gradually add the sugar, creaming until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg yolks and blend well.
  • Gradually add the flour and mix thoroughly.
  • Then fold in chopped nuts.
  • Spoon half the batter into the cake pan, spreading evenly.
  • Top with strawberry jam and cover with the remaining cookie dough.
  • Bake one hour or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven, cool and cut into 1 x 2-inch bars.
  • While warm, sprinkle lightly with sifted powdered sugar.
  • Double the recipe for a large pan.

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