nut crescent cookies

How To Make nut crescent cookies

• 1

  Cut margarine into flour until crumbly (like making pie dough)
• 2

  Beat egg yolks and sour cream together and add to flour mixture. Mix well. Will be sticky.
• 3

  Divide dough into 6 or 7 parts. Wrap in plastic wrap and flatten then refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
• 4

  Combine finely ground walnuts with 2 cups sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
• 5

  Using electric mixer beat egg whites until light and fluffy.
• 6

  Take one package of dough out of refrigerator at a time. Roll each dough into about a 12 inch circle.
• 7

  Brush with beaten egg whites. Sprinkle with about 1/2 cup nut mixture. Sprinkle additional cinnamon on top.
• 8

  Using a pizza cutter cut into 12 or more wedges (triangle) Roll each wedge starting at large end into a crescent.
• 9

  Place on ungreased cookie sheet (I use parchment paper). Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
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