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

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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.