Walnut Crescents Recipe

Name: Walnut Crescents
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; 1 lb Crisco (I used 1/2 very cold sweet butter and 1/2 Crisco); 4 lightly beaten eggs; 5 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 (1/3 ounce) package dry yeast; 1/2 pint sour cream or 1/2 pint yogurt; Filling; 1 lb ground walnuts; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup warm milk; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional); Topping; sugar; cinnamon; nuts; Rolling dough; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Dough
1 lb Crisco (I used 1/2 very cold sweet butter and 1/2 Crisco)
4 lightly beaten eggs
5 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 (1/3 ounce) package dry yeast
1/2 pint sour cream or 1/2 pint yogurt
Filling
1 lb ground walnuts
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup warm milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Topping
sugar
cinnamon
nuts
Rolling dough
powdered sugar

1
Sift dry ingredients.
2
Blend in Crisco or butter/Crisco mixture.
3
Dissolve yeast in a little lukewarm water, add to flour mixture.
4
lightly beat eggs.
5
Add eggs and sour cream.
6
Blend well and refrigerate over night. Dough will be moist and airy.
7
Filling-Blend all ingredients together.
8
To form---Take small (softball size is what I used) pieces of dough and roll out in powdered sugar (using as much sugar as needed about 1/2-1 pound) into a circle.
9
Cut into 8 pie slices.
10
Put filling on thick side and roll from large end to point.
11
You can top the filling with some mini cips if desired.
12
Place on a greased cookie sheet or parchment paper and top with cinnamon and sugar mixture adding crushed nuts if desired.
13
Bake at 375 Degrees for 20-25 minutes.

1646

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 1 lb Crisco (I used 1/2 very cold sweet butter and 1/2 Crisco), 4 lightly beaten eggs, 5 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Walnut Crescents falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Walnut Crescents

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