1/2 lb. butter
3 c. flour
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 tbsp. sugar
8 tbsp. cream, Milnot, or Pet
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 sm. cake yeast or 1 env. yeast

Dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Combine flour and butter. Add beaten egg yolks and mix well; add cream to yeast mixture, then add mixture to flour. Knead for a few minutes or until smooth. Sprinkle powdered sugar lightly on board. Shape dough into pieces size of a marble, roll out each piece, put small amount of filling on pastry. Shape into crescents and bake on buttered cookie sheets at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown.

FILLING:

1/2 to 3/4 lb. ground nut meats
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 egg whites, beaten
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix all together. Use pecans or walnuts.