Vanilla Crescents - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 3/4 c. ground, blanched almonds (about 1/2 lb.)
1 vanilla bean
1/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar
1 2/3 sticks cold, unsalted butter
3/4 c. confectioners sugar (approximately)

Preparation

Combine the flour, sugar and almonds in a food processor.
Cut in the butter.
Turn the mixture onto a pastry board and quickly knead into a smooth ball.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.