Wiener Vanillekipferl (Viennese Vanilla Crescents) - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 tablespoons unpeeled almonds
• 3-1/2 tablespoons hazelnuts
• 1-1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon sugar
• a pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup, plus 6 tablespoons butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 2 egg yolks
• 5 packets vanilla sugar (available at specialty food stores)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar