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Pecan Crescent Cookies

Rich, buttery and absolutely irresistible, these old-fashioned nut cookies were one of Mom's specialties. Any meal was a memorable event when she served this scrumptious treat. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey
Pecan Crescent Cookies
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min./batch + cooling
  • Makes
    6 dozen
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • Confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Stir in pecans.
  • Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 2-1/2-in. logs and shape into crescents. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 325° for 20-22 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Let stand for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 104 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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