Pecan Crescents

By bubsmoljo

Ingredients

• 1 c. pecan halves, toasted
• 1 c. butter, softened
• 3/4 c. powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour powdered sugar

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

Sift the powdered sugar for these cookies after measuring, but sift the flour before measuring.

Pulse pecans in a food processor until they are coarse like sand. Beat butter and ¾ c. powdered sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer 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. 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. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Cool completely on wire racks.