GREEK CRESCENT COOKIES

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These have always been one of my favorites, we only make them at the holidays so they are special. The recipe came from my paternal grandma, who is half Greek.

Provided by JenniferK2

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup walnuts, chopped
powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Sift flour once, add salt and sift again.
  • Cream butter until light and fluffy. Add 6 tablespoons powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well. Add flour gradually, stirring until blended. Add nuts; mix well.
  • Shape dough into rolls about 2 1/2 inches long and form into a crescent. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350° 10-15 minutes until delicately browned.
  • Remove from baking sheet onto rack and dust at once with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 875.4, Fat 65.7, SaturatedFat 31, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 619.6, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 12.8, Protein 11.4

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