Crescent Cookies

Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, using an electric mixer or by hand.

Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground nuts, and salt.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until a dough forms, being careful not to overmix.

Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until slightly firm.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Roll out dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about ¼-inch thickness, then cut into crescent shapes using a knife or pastry cutter.

Place crescent-shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.

Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer warm cookies to a wire rack and dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm.