Tziporah’s Peanut Crescent Cookies

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp. baking powder

• ¼ cup water

• 200 gram butter, margarine (I use a relatively healthy substitute, “Smart Balance” spread)

• 1 cup ground peanuts, roasted and unsalted 

• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 

• ¼ cup sugar

• Powdered sugar for dusting 

1. Heat the oven (370°)

2. Using a mixer, mix all of the ingredients till a dough forms. 

3. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes. 

4. Divide the dough into very small balls and shape into crescents. Place in a lined baking tray. 

5. Bake for 35 minutes till the cookies turn brown but not burned. . 

6. Let them cool off and powder with powdered sugar. 

7. Store in an airtight container.