Vanilla Half-moons\r\n(approximately 80 pieces)\r\n\r\n8 oz. flour\r\n3 oz. sugar\r\n6 oz. butter\r\n2 egg yolks\r\n4 oz. ground almonds\r\nSeeds of 1.5 vanilla bean\r\n8 oz. powdered sugar\r\n \r\nCut vanilla bean in half and scrape out the seeds. Mix flour, sugar, butter, egg yolks, almonds and vanilla (1/2 vanilla bean). Make 2 strands out of the dough and let stand in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Slice each strand into 40 pieces.\r\nUsing your hands, roll each piece into an approximately 2 inches long strand, pull ends to form a half-moon or a "C". Lay onto a parchment lined baking sheet. \r\nBake at 350 F for 10-15 minutes. Mix powdered sugar and rest of vanilla seeds (1 vanilla bean). Carefully, roll hot half-moons into sugar and vanilla mixture. (approximately 40 calories per piece).\r\nTIP:\r\nYou can use 2 oz. ground almonds and 2 oz. ground hazelnuts for a slightly different but delicious taste.