HUNGARIAN NUT CRESCENTS


ingredients

2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 c. butter or margarine
1 egg yolk
2/3 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt
2/3 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. sugar
1 egg white, slightly beaten

preparation

Mix flour and salt in bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Blend sour cream, egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add to flour mixture; mix well. Chill until firm enough to handle, about 3 to 4 hours. Divide dough into 3 parts. On lightly floured board, roll each part into a 9 or 10-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Mix nuts, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle about 3/4 of the mixture over wedges. Roll from widest end to the point. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with remaining nut mixture. Bake on greased baking sheets at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies.