Christmas Crescent Cookies

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup shortening
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup finely-chopped walnuts
• 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt1 cup confectioner's sugar, plus more for sprinkling
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Beat butter, shortening and granulated sugar in bowl of electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in nuts. Add flour and salt; beat on low until combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Roll dough into ½-inch thick rope. Cut into 2-inch lengths. Form dough into crescents; place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until set, but not browned, 14-16 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on sheet and remove to wire rack. Sift together confectioner's sugar and cinnamon. Dip cookies into mixture while still warm. Cool completely.

Yield: 5 dozen