Vanilla Rolls (Crescents)

Details

czech, rejchrt

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 3 cups flour
• 3 ½ sticks unsalted butter
• ⅔ cups sugar
• ½ ground almonds

For the coating:

• ¼ cup vanilla sugar (preferred)
• or:
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. Mix the first four ingredients to make a dough. Divide into 4 pieces.
2. Roll each piece into a log ¾" thick. Cut ½” long rounds, roll each into a thin log, and shape into a crescent shape.
3. Bake at 350°F on a greased cookie sheet until slightly pink.
4. Mix the vanilla and sugar together, sugar should still maintain its grainy appearance. While still warm, coat the cookies in a vanilla sugar mixture. A package of vanilla sugar can be found at Russian or German stores if preferred.