BUTTER CRESCENTS 
1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour
4 egg yolks
Dash of salt

Mix ingredients into a smooth dough. Form into 1/2 inch balls. Cover with waxed paper and refrigerate overnight. Roll out each ball very thin on a well floured board. Fill with nut filling. Roll up and pinch ends and shape into a crescent. Bake at 350 degrees until light brown. Roll in powdered sugar. You can also use stiff apricot preserves for filling. Makes 12 servings.

NUT FILLING:

4 egg whites
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 c. ground walnuts
1 tsp. lemon peel

Mix all ingredients together.

 

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