Hickory Nut Crescents

Delicate hickory nut butter cookies, shaped like crescents and coated in powdered sugar. Perfect for the holidays or tea time.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely ground hickory nuts
Powdered sugar for rolling

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease baking sheets; set aside.
2. Cream butter and sugar; add flour slowly. Mix thoroughly. Stir in the nuts.
3. Shape into crescents.
4. Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
5. While warm, roll in powdered sugar. When cool, roll in powdered sugar again.

Makes 2 dozen cookies.