Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups softened butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sugar
For the Filling:
- 3 egg whites
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- Crushed walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix butter, egg yolks, sour cream, and vanilla. Gradually add flour and sugar, mixing until dough forms a ball.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites until frothy. Roll out a portion of dough into a circle (like a pie crust) and brush with egg whites.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle over the dough. Add crushed walnuts if desired.
- Slice the dough into triangles (like pie slices) and roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip, forming crescent shapes.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Attribution: Dottie is one of my mom’s best friends and shared this recipe with her over 30 years ago. It’s been a Christmas tradition ever since, and they’re my absolute favorite!