pecan crescents
(2 RATINGS)
My sister in law gave me this. She made them at Christmas time. I love these.
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prep time
40 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
5 doz.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powder sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
How To Make pecan crescents
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Step 1Pulse pecans in a food processor until they are coarse like sand.
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Step 2Beat butter and 3/4c. powdered sugar at medium speed until creamy. Stir in vanilla and ground pecans. Gradually add flour, beating until a soft dough forms. Beat at low speed just until combined. Cover and chill 1 hour.
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Step 3Divide dough into 5 portions: divide each portion into 12 pieces. Roll dough pieces into 2 inch logs, curving ends to form crescents. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
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Step 4Bake at 350 degrees fir 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Cool completely
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