Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp good quality vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup ground walnuts (hazelnuts are another favorite swap, you can also use almonds, pecans, or pistachios)
  • sifted powdered sugar for sprinkling

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Beat butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla, flour and nuts.
  • Beat until thoroughly combined.
  • Scoop out 2 tsps of dough and form into a crescent shape.
  • Repeat with remaining dough, placing about 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, they won't look browned, they should still be light in color when finished.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.