Crescent cookies recipe

Crescent Cookies recipe

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Looking for a delightful treat that is both buttery and sweet? Look no further than this Crescent Cookies recipe! These delicate and crescent-shaped cookies are a classic holiday favorite, perfect for any festive occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these melt-in-your-mouth cookies that will leave everyone craving for more. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake these irresistible treats that are sure to become a family tradition.

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Crescent cookies recipe details

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Ingredients

1 package dry yeast

3 cups sifted flour

1 cup soft butter

3 egg yolks

1 cup sour cream

1 cup finely chopped nuts

1 cup sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions:

Sprinkle dry yeast on flour in large bowl. Add soft butter and blend by hand. Stir egg yolks into sour cream and add to flour and butter mixture. The dough will be stiff. Roll into a ball and wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate overnight.

Mix together nuts, sugar, and cinnamon.

Divide ball into 4 parts, keeping unused portions cold. Spread 1/4 of nut mixture (1/2 cup) on board. Roll dough on top of mixture, turning over until mixture is rolled into the dough. Roll approximately into a 12-inch circle and cut into 16 wedges. Roll each wedge, beginning at the large end. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 325 degrees for 35 minutes.