Pecan Crescent Cookies

  • 6
  • 20 mins
  • 40 mins

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.