Oma's Christmas Almond Crescents (Easy Mexican Wedding Cookies)

Oma's Christmas Almond Crescents (also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies) are a traditional cookie recipe from Eastern Europe.  This recipe is from my mother, who passed the recipe on from her mother. 

As traditional cookies go, this recipe is easier to make  than many cookie recipes. It has very few ingredients and doesn't require cookie cutters or special equipment. 

OMA'S CHRISTMAS ALMOND CRESCENTS

1 cup ground almonds

1 cup butter

4-5 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients and roll into small crescents, about finger length but thicker. Place on greased and floured (unless using baking sheet) cookie sheet. Put into oven preheated to 275°, then 300-325° for ½ hour.