Apple Crisp Crescent Cookies

Yield 3 dozen

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/8 tsp salt

1 cup cold butter

1 egg, separated

2/3 cup sour cream

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple

1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts

¼ cup raisins, chopped

2/3 cup sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk, sour cream and vanilla, add to crumb mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Divide dough into thirds.  On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle.  Combine the apples, walnuts, raisins, sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle ½ cup over each circle.  Cut each circle into 12 wedges.

Roll up each wedge from the wide end and place point side down 1 in. apart on greased baking sheet.  Curve ends to form crescents.  Whisk egg white until foamy, brush over crescents.

Bake at 350 for 22-25 minutes or until lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks to cool.  Store in an airtight container.

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