How to Make Pecan Crescents - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat that will impress your friends and family? Look no further than these mouthwatering Pecan Crescents! These delicate, buttery cookies are filled with chopped pecans and rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet and nutty flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.

Perfect for a holiday dessert, afternoon tea, or just a sweet snack, these Pecan Crescents are a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. And with only a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  • Beat butter in large bowl with an electric mixer, gradually adding confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in pecans and vanilla. Add flour gradually; mix well. Shape dough into crescents using a teaspoon full for each crescent. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 15 to 30 minutes. Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in additional confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    180 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 103mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 52mg