Vanilla Crescents
["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)"]
["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."]
["flour", "ground", "vanilla bean", "sugar", "cold", "confectioners sugar"]