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butter crescents

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lillian Stryczek
Steger, IL

Rich, tender cookies with crunchy pecans.

(1 rating)
yield 4 doz
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For butter crescents

  • 1 c
    butter
  • 5 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • confectioners' sugar

How To Make butter crescents

  • 1
    Cream butter; gradually add sugar, creaming well. Add water and vanilla. Beat well. Blend in flour, salt and pecans; mix well. Chill for easier handling, if desired. Shape dough, approximately 1 tbsp. at a time, by rolling between hands into strips about 3 inches long. Curve dough in shape of crescent or half moon. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350* for 12-15 minutes. or until set but not brown. Cool; roll in confectioners sugar.

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