Nut Crescents

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   Cream butter and confectioners' sugar in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy.

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   Beat in egg yolks.

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   Beat in flour and 1 cup ground nuts until mixed.

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   (Dough can be refrigerated up to several days; soften slightly before shaping cookies)

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   Heat oven to 350F (180C).

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   Have ungreased baking sheets ready.

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   For topping, beat egg whites lightly with fork in shallow dish until frothy.

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   Mix 1 cup nuts and granulated sugar in separate shallow dish.

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   Roll a generous teaspoon of the dough in the palm of your hands into a crescent shape.

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    Dip top of crescent in egg white and then into nut-sugar mixture.

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    Place crescents on baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

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    Bake until bottoms are golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

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    Cool on pan a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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    Sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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