PEANUT CRESCENTS

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"I've been making these festive crescents for 30 years," says Kay Brantley of Shaver Lake, California. "They freeze well and look pretty served on Christmas dishes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped salted peanuts
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Shape rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into 2-1/2-in. crescents. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until set (do not brown). , Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool completely on wire racks. Roll cooled cookies again in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

naheed begum
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Overall, these cookies were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Chimaobi Ohaji
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Mohamed Hamza
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so soft and chewy, and the peanut flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these cookies again.


Marlene Wilson
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These cookies are so delicious! I love the peanut flavor and the glaze on top is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these cookies again.


sourav bor
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're so soft and chewy, and the peanut flavor is perfect. I love that they're also easy to make, so I can always whip up a batch when I'm craving something sweet.


CoZmo
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Love, love, LOVE these cookies!! They are so delicious and easy to make. I always get compliments on them when I bring them to parties. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shannon Pulley
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These cookies are always a hit at my holiday parties. They're so easy to make and they always disappear quickly. I love the peanut flavor and the glaze on top. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kevin Dollard
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These cookies were very easy to make and they turned out great! The peanut flavor was perfect and the cookies were so soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these cookies again soon.


Axmad
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These cookies were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The peanut flavor was perfect and the cookies were so soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these cookies again soon.


Farid Baba
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The peanut flavor was perfect and the cookies were so soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these cookies again soon.


Mahendta Nath
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These cookies were very easy to make and they turned out great! The peanut flavor was perfect and the cookies were so soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these cookies again.


Jenisha Budhathoki
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time. The peanut flavor was very good, though.


Maria Cabeza
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These cookies were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The peanut flavor was perfect and the cookies were so soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these cookies again.


Kevin Gunning
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The peanut flavor was perfect and the cookies were so soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these cookies again.


Dillon
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to cream the butter and sugar together, which made it really quick and easy. The cookies were done in no time and they were delicious. I'll definitely be making these again


Simphiwe Mhlongo
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time. The peanut flavor was very good and the cookies had a nice texture.


Chase Rising
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but these cookies were surprisingly delicious. The peanut flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cookies were also very soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Fasih Shaikh
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These cookies were a huge success! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them. The peanut flavor was perfect and the glaze on top was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these cookies again.


jes gangster
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I've tried many peanut crescent cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so flavorful and have the perfect texture. I also love that they're easy to make. I've already made them twice and they're a hit with my family and frien


Cj September
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These peanut crescent cookies are a delightful treat! They have a perfect balance of sweetness and peanut flavor, and the texture is soft and crumbly. I especially love the glaze on top, which adds a bit of extra sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely