Nutty Crescents

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, shortening and sugar together.
2. 2
   Mix in water and vanilla, then flour and nuts.
3. 3
   Chill for 3 1/2 hours.
4. 4
   Form dough in long rolls, 1/2-inch across.
5. 5
   Cut in 3-inch lengths and shape in crescents.
6. 6
   Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in 325° oven for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   (Do not brown cookies.)
8. 8
   Remove from heat and cool slightly.
9. 9
   Roll in confectioners sugar.
10. 10
    Makes about 4 dozen.