What kind of cookie is this?

I remember my German grandmother making them (and I feel like I inherited her recipe card but I can't find it ). I feel like her's were crescent-shaped, almond flavor sort of, and coated in powdered sugar.

The cookies were a crumbly but moist kind of texture.

Ugh...I want them badly!

Re: What kind of cookie is this?

I think they are called Almond Crescents.

recipe

Message edited 12/18/2009 12:21:03 PM.

Re: What kind of cookie is this?

every culture has a name for it. I use Paula Deens mexican wedding cookie recipe...AWESOME!!!!

Re: What kind of cookie is this?

my mother is german and makes them ..In german they are Vanila Gibfel (not sure if i'm spelling it right) ..I can get the recipe for u if you want and if she'll give it up haha

Re: What kind of cookie is this?

Here is the good housekeeping recipe... I have a batch of dough in the fridge right now

Sandies (Mexican Wedding Cakes)
(Good Housekeeping Cookbook)

1 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Cream butter and sugar; add 2 teaspoons water and vanilla; mix well. Blend in flour and nuts; chill 4 hours. Shape in balls or fingers. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 325 degrees about 20 minutes. Remove from pan; cool slightly; roll in confectioners' sugar. Makes about 3 dozen.

Re: What kind of cookie is this?

Thanks everyone!!

Re: What kind of cookie is this?

yes, my german grandmother used to make them every year. they had nuts and sugar rolled into the middle. i have her recipe at my mother's house. it is a lot of work but worth it!