Ingredients
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1 cup of walnuts
1/2 cup of sugar
1 cup of butter, softened
2 cups of all purpose flour
1/2 cup of sour cream
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of confectioner's sugar
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Walnut Crescents
What to do
- In 10" skillet over medium heat, lightly toast walnuts, shaking skillet frequently. Set skillet aside until walnuts are cool.
- Blend walnuts and 1/4 cup of sugar in food processor until walnuts are very finely chopped.
- Mix butter and 1/4 cup of sugar in large bowl with electric mixer. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce spead to low and gradually stir in flour, sour cream, vanilla, salt, and walnut mixture until blended.
- Divide dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until dough is firm.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly four hands and shape dough with teaspoon into 1 inch by 1/2 inch crescents. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
- Cool cookie sheets on wire racks. When warm, gently roll cookies in confectioner's sugar and place back on wire racks to cool completely.
What your child can do:
- Measure ingredients
- Shape cookie dough into crescents
- Roll cookies in confectioner's sugar
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