posted by Toni 2 08-03-98 12:57 PM
Apricot Crescents
1 c butter (no substitutes)
2 c flour
1 egg yolk
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c apricot preserves
1/2 c flaked coconut
1/4 c finely chopped pecans
sugar
In a bowl, cut butter into flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg yolk and sour cream in seperate
bowl. Add to crumb mixture and mix well. Chill several hours or overnight.
Divide dough into fourths. On a sugared surface, roll each portion into a 10 inch circle. Turn dough over to sugar top
side. Combine preserves, coconut and pecans. Spread over circles Cut each circle into 12 wedges.
Roll each wedge into crescent shape. Sprinkle with sugar. Place point side down on ungreased sheet. Bake at 350
degrees for 15-17 minutes or until set and VERY LIGHTLY browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.
Makes 4 dozen