Nut Crescents

1. 1

   In a food processor combine walnuts and a 1/4 cup sugar and finely grind.

2. 2

   In large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat butter and remaining sugar. Gradually add flour, ground-walnut mixture and rum and vanilla extracts; beat until blended. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate until dough is firm enough to handle, about 1 hour, or freeze about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat oven 325 degrees:

4. 4

   Work dough with lightly floured hands, shape rounded teaspoons of dough into 2 inch by 1/2 inch crescents. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

5. 5

   Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 20 minutes

6. 6

   Dust cookies with confectioners' sugar until well coated.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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