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Pecan Crescents

Source of Recipe


martha stewart






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  
• 1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the dusting sugar. Mix well with your hands. Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
   
   
2. Preheat the over to 375 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
   
   
3. Form the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball into a 2-inch roll. Ends should be narrow and the center slightly flattened to creat a crescent moon when curved. Set 1 to 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
   
   
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until set but not browned. Allow cookies to cool slightly on a rack, then using a fine sieve, apply a thick dusting of confectioners' sugar.
   
   






Final Comments


Makes 4 Dozen