1 c. butter
1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. water
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1 c. almonds, grated or chopped finely
Extra confectioners' sugar

Blend soft butter with sugar, water and vanilla. Gradually blend in flour and nuts. Pinch off 1 teaspoon of dough at a time. Roll between hands into crescent shapes.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove quickly and carefully. Roll each crescent in confectioners' sugar while still hot. When cool, roll in confectioners' sugar again. makes about 125 crescents. (Walnuts or pecans can be substituted for almonds.)