pecan crescents

(2 RATINGS)
54 Pinches
lumberton, TX
Updated on Jan 15, 2012

My sister in law gave me this. She made them at Christmas time. I love these.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    Pulse pecans in a food processor until they are coarse like sand.
  • Step 2
    Beat 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.
  • Step 3
    Divide 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.
  • Step 4
    Bake 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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