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These tender vanilla crescent cookies are nutty, buttery, and finished with a delicate coating of vanilla sugar. A Czech holiday tradition, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious.

Ingredients (makes 3 dozen):

• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup ground walnuts
• Vanilla sugar or powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar. Mix in flour and nuts.
3. Shape into crescents and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake 12–15 minutes. Roll warm cookies in vanilla sugar.

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